We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Manager – Assurance to join our growing FTSE 250 business. The role can based in Manchester or London. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering assurance activities over the design and operating effectiveness of the Group’s internal controls.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious setting and is passionate about providing independent, risk-based assurance and supporting continuous improvement through clear, evidence-based insight.
About the role:
You will support the planning and execution of the Group’s financial, operational and compliance internal controls assurance programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver assurance reviews, assess control design and operating effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Manager Internal Controls in the ongoing development and delivery of the Group’s internal controls assurance plan, aligned to key financial, operational and compliance risks.
- Conduct design effectiveness reviews of financial, operational and compliance controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to identify control design gaps and agree remediation actions.
- Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide clear, evidence-based assurance conclusions and recommendations.
- Provide guidance and best practice advice to financial, operational and compliance control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements.
- Assist in preparing control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees.
Competence, Knowledge & Skills:
Competence:
- Proven experience in internal controls assurance, internal audit, or risk-based assurance roles, preferably within a regulated organisation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, evidence-based assurance conclusions.
- Strong ability to formulate proposals, provide recommendations, and collaborate with risk and control owners to address control weaknesses.
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders, providing constructive challenge while maintaining professional independence.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks and assurance methodologies.
- Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Confidence working to tight reporting deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability, forming sound judgements from control testing evidence.
- Methodical and disciplined approach, balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the broader context.
About AJ Bell
AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.
Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.
We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.
What we offer
- Starting salary of ....
- 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
- 8% Pension with matched contributions
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)
- Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
- Free onsite gym
- Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Travel and bike loan schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
Life at AJ Bell
- Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
- Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
- Casual dress code
- Friendly, supportive team environment
Our ways of working
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.
For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.
Inclusion & diversity
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
