Risk and Assurance Manager in Ipswich

Description

Our Risk & Assurance team continues to grow at Scrutton Bland, and we’re now looking for a talented Manager to be part of our continued success. Whether you’re an ambitious Senior Auditor eager to step up, or an experienced Manager seeking a fresh challenge, this is a chance to make a real impact.

Department

Assurance & Risk

Location

Ipswich

Why Scrutton Bland?

• Autonomy to manage clients and shape delivery
• Strong focus on quality, development and professional judgement, wellbeing and flexibility
• Varied, meaningful client work with real governance impact
• A supportive leadership culture with clear progression opportunities
• Opportunity to step into management with support and mentoring

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

Job Benefits

• 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