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Do you work as an internal auditor, audit manager, or head of internal audit? Our extensive network of roles in internal control, compliance, IT audit and risk offer you the chance to take your career to new heights.  

Our audit, risk and compliance team are the only true national provider of internal audit, risk and compliance across the UK. Our specialist recruiters support professionals, like you, whether you’re looking for a temporary, interim and permanent role in the field. Because we understand your history, your priorities and your ambitions, we can give you objective advice on the best next step for your career. Plus, our specialist consultants are based across all regions of the UK, and work as one unified team to find you the best role. 

We’ll work with you to refine your CV and offer you guidance on how to improve your career prospects as your lifelong partner. 

We also offer extensive support to ensure you are well prepared throughout the interview process, by providing insight into the culture and expectations of any organisation we recruit for.  

And of course, we’ll guide you through any job offer discussions, acting as your representative to ensure your interests are looked after. 

Take a look at our extensive choice of internal audit, risk and compliance roles.

 

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We recruit across the UK, London, Manchester, Reading, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Edinburgh – you can be sure we will help you get a risk and compliance role close to you.

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Audit, risk and compliance jobs FAQs

You’ll usually need to be educated to degree level compliance officer must have, but there’s no specific compliance officer degree. Often, people looking to pursue a career in compliance will complete a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, finance or business.

Strong technical skills, a curious nature and agility! We continue to see change in the world of work and think this will always be the case. However, if you’re strategic, face new technology with openness and a learning mindset, are a regulation expert and continue to develop new specialisms within your field, you will evolve with the profession and achieve success. 

Senior internal audit managers across the UK can earn £70,000-£100,000. Check the average salaries across various roles in audit in our accountancy and finance Salary Guide. 

On average, a risk director in the UK will earn £145,000. Check the average salaries across various roles in risk and compliance in our accountancy and finance Salary Guide.