Risk and Assurance Client Manager

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Manager in Risk & Assurance team delivering insightful audits for diverse clients across London. Opportunity to influence audit development and enhance service delivery within supportive culture.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for a portfolio of internal audit clients
Plan, manage and deliver risk based internal audits.
Lead internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting
Present audit findings and opinions to senior management and Audit Committees
Review audit files and reports, ensuring consistent quality and clear value
Supervise and support auditors during audit work, providing coaching and development
Contribute to business development activity, including tenders and client meetings
Work closely with senior leaders within the Risk & Assurance team to develop your management capability
An opportunity to influence the continuing development and enhancement in the services we provide

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have at least three years’ internal audit experience, ideally within the not‑for‑profit, education, social housing, NHS or outsourced internal audit environment
Have experience of leading internal audit assignments and supervising other auditors
Hold, or be working towards, CMIIA, or be ACA / ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
Be confident presenting audit findings and engaging constructively with clients
Be analytical, organised and comfortable managing multiple assignments
Be prepared to travel to client sites across London and the South East with access to your own transportation when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
An individualised learning and development plan
Hybrid working which allows flexibility and work life balance
38 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
Access to our health cash plan (Health Shield) from day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses each year
BUPA medical insurance for you and your spouse
Access to mental health support from day one
Employee referral scheme, paying up to £5,000 for a successful referral
Regular social and informal events within the organisation
Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation, supporting the local community

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditrisk managementaudit planningaudit reportingaudit supervisionbusiness developmenttender preparationclient engagementanalytical skillsorganizational skills

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcoachingdevelopmentpresentation skillsclient relationship managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptability

Certifications

CMIIAACAACCA