A leading UK accountancy firm is seeking a proactive Internal Audit Senior to lead diverse assurance engagements across the public and third sectors.
The opportunity
This is an excellent chance to join a fast-growing, top-tier UK accountancy and business advisory firm within their dynamic 29-strong Internal Audit specialist team. Based in Glasgow, you will lead a variety of risk-based assurance engagements for a prestigious client base, including public sector bodies, social housing providers, and educational institutions. This role offers a platform to make a tangible impact on client governance while benefiting from a culture that prioritises professional development and technological innovation.
Key responsibilities
- Taking full ownership of internal audit assignments from the initial planning stage through to final completion.
- Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members and trainees to ensure high standards.
- Leading on-site and remote audit engagements across a diverse range of sectors.
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and boards.
- Preparing high-quality reports and providing objective advice to strengthen client controls and processes.
- Attending Audit Committee meetings to present findings and insights.
- Contributing to business development activities and the acquisition of new client contracts.
- Collaborating with the wider team to deliver meaningful, risk-based assurance results.
About you
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline or possessing equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of three years’ experience within an internal audit environment.
- Ideally holding, or working towards, a professional qualification such as CIA/CIIA.
- Proven ability to lead audits independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident, client-focused approach.
- Experienced in coaching and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team setting.
- Proactive and adaptable, with a quality-driven mindset ("first time, on time, every time").
Why apply
- Join a firm with bold growth ambitions that offers a platform for significant career progression.
- Benefit from a culture that champions flexibility, integrity, and the wellbeing of its people.
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of sectors and complex audit environments across the UK.
- Receive dedicated support to complete your professional qualifications and advance your technical expertise.
Questions about this role? Email anneka@wilkinstalentsolutions.co.uk