Reed is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious national law firm for a Senior Internal Auditor to join their Risk and Compliance Team on a full time, permanent basis.
This fully remote role requires occasional attendance at meetings in Bristol and offers the option to work from offices in Bristol, London, Manchester, or Glasgow if preferred. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in auditing internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance with various regulatory standards.
Duties:
Assist in the identification and planning of audits.
Review the risk register and incident log to identify areas requiring further attention.
Plan and manage own workload to meet agreed audit schedules.
Conduct internal and third-party audits using predefined processes and tools, focusing on compliance areas such as AML, FCA, SRA, and DPA.
Build close working relationships with partners and staff at all levels across different business sectors and support teams.
Produce audit reports, agree on audit results with partners, and handle any disputes over findings.
Follow up on audit actions to ensure completion and compliance.
Assist in staff awareness training and make ongoing recommendations for improvements to auditing processes.
Stay updated with developments in legal, regulatory, governance, auditing, accounting, and financial reporting standards.
Requirements:
Proven experience in internal and third-party audits, particularly in a law firm or other regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of key regulatory frameworks and standards, including those set by the SRA, FCA, and ICO.
Ability to assess compliance with processes and systems effectively.
Excellent skills in writing audit reports and delivering presentations on audit findings.
Effective communication skills, capable of explaining complex issues in understandable terms.
Results-oriented with a risk-based and pragmatic mindset.
High attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies in processes and data.
Confident in using IT systems and understanding the principles of risk assessment and management.