We are seeking a Senior Executive to join our clients' Risk Advisory Services team, delivering high-quality internal audit, assurance, and advisory work across a diverse portfolio of corporate or public sector clients. This role offers hands-on engagement delivery, opportunities to develop technical expertise, and the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Client Details

Our client is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, supporting ambitious, high-growth organisations globally. Their Advisory practice works closely with clients to help them navigate a constantly changing risk landscape, combining deep sector knowledge with practical insights that strengthen governance, enhance controls, and support better decision-making. As part of a people-centred culture, the postholder will benefit from industry collaboration, professional development opportunities, and strong progression opportunities

Description

The Senior Executive will:

• Deliver internal audit, assurance, and advisory assignments, taking ownership of designated workstreams under the guidance of Managers and senior team members.
• Support engagement planning activities, including contributing to risk assessments, defining audit scope, and preparing for fieldwork.
• Perform audit testing and review procedures to a high standard, ensuring compliance with methodology and professional standards.
• Analyse financial, operational, and compliance risks, identifying key issues and shaping practical, value-adding recommendations.
• Draft clear, well-structured sections of audit reports and supporting documentation, articulating findings concisely and with appropriate evidence.
• Communicate audit outcomes effectively, both verbally and in writing, tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Contribute to consultancy and advisory projects, including responsibility for on-site delivery of allocated areas.
• Build and maintain strong day-to-day working relationships with client stakeholders.
• Plan and manage personal workloads across multiple assignments to meet agreed deadlines.
• Coach and support junior colleagues, reviewing their work and encouraging on-the-job learning.
• Participate in team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and internal projects to support continuous improvement.
• Provide input into business development, including supporting proposals or case study development.

Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Have relevant experience in external audit, internal audit, risk management, systems or controls testing.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and form clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Be experienced in contributing to audit or advisory projects and managing personal workloads effectively.
• Be comfortable using process-mapping or flow-charting tools; experience with internal audit systems or data analytics tools is beneficial.
• Be flexible to travel for client engagements, with a driving licence and vehicle access preferred.

Job Offer

• Annual salary of £44,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Overtime pay of circa £3000 per annum
• International travel opportunities
• Fast-tracked progression
• Gain experience in a wide range of governance areas
• Build relationships with executive leadership at globally listed businesses