As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an impact at RSM UK

RSM is a global network of audit, tax and consulting advisers that serve business leaders. Sitting within the Consulting Division, RSM’s Risk and Governance solution provides the assurance and advice organisations need to manage and mitigate their risks effectively, so they can move forward with confidence. Our experienced team allow us to share best practice, give specialist insight and advice across a range of topics, both existing and emerging.

Our service line offers robust, reliable assurance and advisory services spanning internal audit, technology risk, financial services compliance and international development funding, offering a wider variety of internal audit careers.

Due to the continued success of RSM’s internal audit and controls function within Risk & Governance, we are looking for an experienced individual to step into a Senior Manager/Associate Director role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high profile organisations, working directly with Directors and Partners, and in proactively supporting the continued development and growth of RSM’s profile. This role is based in our Newcastle office.

You'll make an impact by:

Effective risk management and associated controls are critical to business performance and the achievement of organisational objectives. Businesses are facing economic turbulence, pressure to comply with ever increasing regulation and legislation, and emerging risks like cyber security and information governance. We work with organisations to provide assurance, advice and insight through our internal audit service to help manage and mitigate their risks.

Working directly alongside Partners and Directors within the team, you will be responsible for the delivery of the internal audit service to a portfolio of clients and management of an internal audit team. This includes assurance, and advisory services to a range of public sector, charity, listed and privately owned organisations.

·       Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with senior individuals within the organisations that we work with.

·       Managing a portfolio of clients and range of assignments along with delivering key aspects of internal audit engagements, such as attendance at Audit Committee meetings.

·       Managing engagement resources, bookings, budgets and billing management.

·       Development of core client deliverables including annual plan, assignment scopes, audit committee papers and annual reports.

·       Liaising with our wider solution sets including Forensic Investigations, Business Transformation, Deal Services and Risk and Governance to ensure our clients receive a premium service.

·       Supporting the Partners and Directors in key business development activities for new work including targeting, writing proposals, presentations and thought leadership.

·       Line management of a team of audit staff, responsible for their broader development.

What we are looking for:

·       Professionally qualified (IIA, ACA, ACCA), with experience in managing and delivering IA assignments and engagements.

·       The ability to oversee and execute audits in accordance with IIA standards.

·       The ability to proactively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·       A positive pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude.

·       The ability to manage and motivate a team.

·       Excellent communication skills including written and oral communication skills both in person and online due to our hybrid working model.

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What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Hybrid working.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.