Internal Audit Manager - Finance Assurance

Team

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 23572

Closing Date 21-Aug-2025

We have been awarded the “Most Loved Workplace”! At Metro Bank, people come first – our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities.   

 

As the Internal Audit Manager - Finance Assurance you will provide independent assurance to the CEO and the Board that core processes and controls in respect of financial accounting and reporting are operating as expected and within the risk appetite of Metro Bank taking into account the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes in monitoring, managing and mitigating the risks, to deliver AMAZEING customer service sustainably.

What you will do:
 

1. Use of a range of audit techniques, such as data analytics
2. Consideration of detailed and sometimes complex audit findings and taking a balanced view of the impact
3. Report on management’s control awareness (attitude and approach taken) 
4. Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process
5. Maintain strong standards of documentation, supporting audit conclusions in compliance with GIAS requirements, IA charter and IA methodology.

 

• Follow up management actions and ensure that they have been implemented and the risk addressed before reporting them as closed for the Audit Committee.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders within Finance and Treasury functions and attend risk committees.
• Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and impacts on and risk management.
• Be aware of other assurance activities in 1LOD/2LOD and within internal audit, and how this impacts your own work.
• Undertake bespoke projects/investigations as required.
• Contribute to projects and development of Internal Audit practices.

 

 And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

 What you will need: 
 

• Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA (with experience in the banking sector)
• PQE 3+ years ideally covering finance controls.
• Knowledge of risks and controls relating to finance activities, financial reporting and treasury activities ideally from internal audit perspective. 
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and auditing standards.
• Awareness of business trends and legal/ regulatory changes.

 

 

Our promise to you…
 

•    We believe in “one in, one up” at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZEING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role!

•    We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! 

•   We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). 

•   We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

Important Footnote

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box.  We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked.  So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!