This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to build a broad internal audit career within a large international group, gaining exposure across finance, operations, IT and risk. The role offers structured development, hands-on internal audit experience and fully funded professional training leading to a recognised internal audit qualification.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, international, multi-channel distributor operating across several European markets. With a diverse portfolio of businesses and ongoing growth through investment and acquisition, the organisation places strong emphasis on governance, risk management and continuous improvement, giving internal audit high visibility and influence across the Group.

Description

• Deliver internal audit reviews from the Group Audit Plan, covering planning, fieldwork, testing and reporting activities.
• Work alongside experienced auditors initially, progressing to leading audits independently as experience develops.
• Draft clear, practical audit reports, agreeing findings and improvement actions with management and tracking actions to completion.
• Support the development of the Group Internal Audit Plan, helping identify emerging risk areas and future audit priorities.
• Contribute to reporting for senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Assist in developing and embedding Group-wide risk management processes at both Group and business unit level.
• Review compliance with operating policies, accounting policies and corporate governance standards.
• Liaise with internal control and loss prevention teams across subsidiary businesses.
• Support post-acquisition integration activity, including control framework reviews, capital expenditure reviews and financial due diligence.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and investigations, gaining exposure to a wide range of business and risk topics.
• Help drive continuous improvement within the internal audit function and the wider business.

Profile

• Current experience working within an external/internal audit position in an industry or practice setting
• Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA)
• Strong ability to understand and analyse business processes, identify control gaps and propose practical solutions.
• Analytical and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Well organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Proactive, inquisitive and adaptable, with a positive and collaborative approach to work.
• Happy working both independently and as part of a team, with a high level of integrity and discretion.
• A valid passport due to occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Job Offer

• Annual salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Annual 20% bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working model, with a minimum of 3 days per week at the Birmingham office
• International travel opportunities with 4/5 weeks per year overseas
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service
• Fully funded study support and protected study time for a recognised internal audit qualification
• Exposure to a wide range of audit areas including finance, operations, IT, supply chain and acquisitions
• Clear development pathway towards leading audits and progressing within Group Internal Audit to a manager position within 3-4 years
• Pension scheme, health insurance, life assurance and share participation scheme
• Additional benefits including staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay and free parking