Audit & Assurance Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Audit & Assurance Manager (Finance/Education): Leading internal audit and assurance activities to ensure effective governance and risk management with an accent on risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks. Focus on managing a team of auditors, building senior stakeholder relationships, and improving assurance maturity.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, UK) - must be office-based two days per week

Salary: £64,000 - £70,700

Company

hirify.global is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, marking over 10 million exam papers annually.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audits to provide practical business insights.
• Manage and develop a small team of internal auditors, providing coaching and professional growth.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and governance forums (ICG, ARCC) to ensure audit outcomes are understood and implemented.
• Develop and maintain a rolling audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and strategic risks.
• Contribute to the development of assurance frameworks and the integration of data analytics into audit practices.

Requirements

• Substantial experience delivering and leading internal audits in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Proven people management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional qualification such as CMIIA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Ability to work from the Manchester office two days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30), plus Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and short supporting statement.
• Initial remote interview.
• Face-to-face interview in Manchester.