Senior Internal Auditor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a well-established internal audit team in London. This role offers a broad remit covering financial, operational, and compliance audits across a dynamic business environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a background in internal audit, ideally within the insurance or wider financial services sector.

This role is key to delivering value through insightful audits, contributing to risk management, and supporting the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function. You’ll be part of a collaborative team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from business unit leaders to external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned audits, from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Conduct audits in line with professional standards and internal audit procedures.
• Prepare and document audit work to a high standard, addressing feedback promptly.
• Develop meaningful, risk-based recommendations and assist in reporting to senior management and audit committees.
• Participate in risk assessment updates and monthly executive reporting.
• Monitor and review the implementation of audit actions by business units.
• Support the administrative and developmental needs of the Internal Audit function.
• Coach junior team members and share technical knowledge to strengthen team capability.
• Engage with business stakeholders to promote internal audit’s value and maintain effective relationships.
• Commit to continuous personal development and uphold high professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified audit or accounting professional (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA) or near-qualified with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ internal audit experience, ideally within general insurance, financial services, or the Lloyd’s market.
• Familiarity with internal auditing standards (e.g., IIA Standards, Financial Services Internal Audit Code).
• Understanding of governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of insurance and related regulatory topics (e.g., Consumer Duty, data protection).
• Experience using audit tools, including data analytics techniques, is desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising or coaching other auditors is a plus.

Why Join?

• Be part of a team committed to delivering meaningful assurance and supporting business improvement.
• Work in a role that offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with opportunities to influence across the business.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of risks and business functions in a regulated and evolving sector.

Apply now to take the next step in your internal audit career.

Senior Internal Auditor

An established business based in the North of England is looking to find an Internal Auditor to assist the Head of Internal Audit with the completion of the internal audit plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team, so you should be ambitious and keen to develop your internal audit skills.

 

The organisation is specifically interested in hearing from fully qualified CIIA or ACCA/ACA candidates, who are looking to move into a fast-paced role where you will gain a broad exposure right across the business, in a supportive and collaborative environment.

 

You will carry out a range of risk-based internal audit reviews, and get involved with some fantastic ad-hoc projects, so this really is a role where you can accelerate your internal audit skills (and career!) quickly.

 

Even though the head office is based in the North of the England, with additional offices in other major cities. There will only be a requirement to be office-based 2 days a week (one of which in the North office), and the remaining days you can work remotely at home. There is flexible working on offer too.

 

To be considered you MUST HAVE; full entitlement to work in the UK, at least two years of UK BASED internal audit experience, and a FULL relevant qualification.

Senior Internal Auditor

A leading insurer is seeking a talented Senior Internal Auditor to play a key role in delivering high-quality, risk-based assurance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor looking to broaden their experience and make a real impact within a dynamic, well-established audit function.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting a wide range of operational and risk-based audits across underwriting, claims, operations, finance and more
• Leading key elements of the audit cycle, including planning, walkthroughs, testing and reporting
• Identifying control weaknesses, assessing risk implications, and providing clear, actionable recommendations
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Contributing to audit transformation initiatives, including the use of data analytics and emerging technologies
• Working independently or within a team environment, with occasional travel

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ internal or external audit experience (ideally within insurance)
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of audit practices, insurance processes and relevant regulations
• Confidence using data analytics tools and Microsoft Office

Ready to take the next step?
If this sounds like the perfect move for you, please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or submit your CV for consideration.