Internal Audit Manager

Cheshire Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
The Audit Manager is tasked with leading the delivery of high-quality operational audits across the organisation, with a particular focus on high-risk areas, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
  • Join a newly restructured Internal Audit & Risk Function
  • Excellent progression opportunity

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a highly profitable organisation in it's newly restructured function.

Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager will be tasked with;

  • High-Risk Operational Audits - Plan, execute, and oversee audits in high-risk operational areas, ensuring findings are robust, actionable, and aligned with business priorities.
  • Other Audits - leading audits into other areas including the Service Centre's operations
  • Incident and Fraud Investigation - Lead or support investigations into operational incidents, fraud, or misconduct. Ensure thorough evidence gathering, documentation, and reporting.
  • Police Liaison - Act as the primary point of contact for police and other enforcement agencies during investigations. Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information and compliance with legal protocols.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Internal Audit Manager should have:- Full clean UK driving license

- Keen to travel including overnight stays

- Proven experience in internal audit, in a lead or supervisory role.

- Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, and internal controls.

- Excellent communication, and report-writing skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

- High integrity and professional ethics.

- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills.

- Ability to deliver training and engage with senior stakeholders.Desirable:

- Professional audit or accounting qualification (e.g., IIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

- Experience in retail, distribution, or service centre environments.

- Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools.

- Experience in fraud investigation and police liaison.

- Experience managing and developing audit professionals.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum.
  • Access to a company car and mobile phone.
  • 25 days of holiday leave annually.
  • Participation in a profit share scheme, offering up to 10% based on company performance.
  • A permanent role in a professional and structured work environment in South Manchester.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to advance their career. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey.

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6862959
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-102025-6862959