Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/07/2026
Closing date
23/08/2026
Internal Audit Assistant Manager +ndash; Risk Advisory Services | Top 10 Firm | London
Are you an ambitious Internal Audit professional looking to step into an Assistant Manager role within a dynamic Risk Advisory Services team? Do you want to balance strategic engagement management with hands-on delivery while working across a high-profile, multi-sector portfolio? If you are seeking direct client-facing exposure, clear progression towards Manager level, and the backing of a premier Top 10 public practice firm, this opportunity is ideal for you.
About the Firm
This Top 10 Firm is widely recognised for its exceptional market presence and industry-leading Risk Advisory Services practice. Combining national reach with an agile, collaborative culture, the firm delivers tailored internal audit, governance, and risk advisory solutions to a prestigious client base spanning listed entities, large regulated organisations, and high-growth commercial businesses. Distinguished by its commitment to quality and professional growth, the firm offers structured career pathways, direct Partner access, and an environment where emerging leaders excel.
Responsibilities
Lead defined internal audit, governance, and risk advisory engagements from initial scoping and planning through to execution and final reporting.
Manage a small portfolio of client relationships under Manager oversight, acting as a trusted operational contact for key stakeholders.
Design risk-based audit scopes, test plans, and robust internal control frameworks across complex operational and financial business functions.
Review audit workpapers and draft clear, commercially focused management reports ready for Director and Partner sign-off.
Support budget management, engagement economics, resource scheduling, and fee tracking across assigned client assignments.
As an Internal Audit Assistant Manager you will:
Maintain a balanced role with approximately 50% dedicated to engagement management (planning, portfolio oversight, project tracking) and 50% leading audits and specialist assignments.
Coach, support, and mentor junior team members, driving performance, technical growth, and high-quality assignment delivery.
Evaluate internal control environments, challenge risks constructively, and deliver pragmatic, value-add recommendations to client leadership.
Leverage modern risk management techniques, data analytics, and emerging AI-enabled audit methodologies to elevate engagement quality.
Collaborate with RAS Partners and Directors on business development initiatives, pitch support, and identifying organic growth across existing client accounts.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
25 days annual leave + public holidays.
Explicit hybrid working pattern (50% working from home / 50% office + client sites).
35-hour standard working week.
Paid overtime policy.
Private medical care coverage.
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