Audit and Assurance Specialist
Location: Hybrid Remote, with 1-3 days per month being spent in your local office (UK based)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Are you a risk-savvy professional with a passion for improving governance and control environments? We’re looking for an experienced Audit and Assurance Specialist to join our client’s team on a permanent basis, supporting Financial Services clients in delivering robust, independent oversight.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus option to buy more)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits fund to tailor perks to you

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent assessments on compliance with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), reviewing processes managed jointly by the UK Legal Director and Data Protection Officer to ensure Data Processor responsibilities are being upheld.
• Provide independent assurance to senior leadership that Risk & Assurance objectives are being achieved within a robust and well-controlled environment, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining objectivity and independence.
• Provide assurance over the design and effectiveness of the Risk Management Framework, including alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices in compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.
• Perform assurance reviews on policy design and implementation across critical risk areas such as conflicts of interest, financial crime, whistleblowing, and compliance risk, ensuring frameworks remain current and effective.
• Test the effectiveness of compliance, risk, fraud detection, and conduct screening procedures, identifying control weaknesses and recommending enhancements to mitigate risk exposure and potential financial losses.
• Lead independent risk-based audits and thematic reviews to assess the adequacy of controls across strategic, regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risk areas, with a focus on identifying emerging risks and control gaps.
• Take ownership for the independent monitoring of audit action plans, assessing the timeliness, quality, and effectiveness of management’s responses and remediation efforts against internal and external audit recommendations.
• Deliver independent insights and recommendations to senior leadership on governance, compliance, and control effectiveness, supporting the business in meeting its objectives while maintaining integrity and accountability.
• Support head of department in participation of internal risk and compliance committees from a third-line perspective, providing challenge, assurance, and guidance on key matters arising across the control environment.
• Produce and deliver high-quality assurance reporting and management information relating to governance, risk, compliance, fraud, and operational integrity to executive stakeholders and other relevant parties.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5 years’ experience in internal audit, risk or compliance (FS/regulatory environments preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of FCA Handbook, SYSC, AML, PRIN, FCA Conduct Rules, Consumer Duty & BCOBS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and credibly to senior leadership and clients.
• Skilled in building strong relationships, while remaining independent, objective, and credible.
• Sound knowledge of AML, financial crime, and control environments, and a strong advocate for risk-aware behaviours.
• Familiarity with data analytics and the ability to underpin findings with insight-driven recommendations. High levels of integrity and ethical standards, ensuring transparency and fairness in all areas of the role. Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving and agile working environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in project or programme assurance, particularly around regulatory change or transformation.
• Comfort using data tools to identify risk or analyse trends, enabling more intelligent audit planning.
• Exposure to the Three Lines of Defence model, with a practical understanding of control design and testing.
• Working towards or holding relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CllA, ISO Auditor, ICA Cert in Compliance/Risk).

Take your next step as an Audit and Assurance Specialist-make an impact where integrity meets innovation. Apply now!

Overview:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Administrator to support the Head of Facilities and wider team. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of Real Estate and Facilities services across the business. Your strong organisational skills, positive attitude, and ability to multitask will be key in maintaining high service standards, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a great opportunity to build your career within a supportive and people-focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the Facilities Helpdesk, including issue tracking and monthly reporting

• Monitoring site access control, supporting security audits, and escalating issues where needed

• Coordinating with Health & Safety teams and maintaining accurate records

• Reconciling Real Estate & Facilities costs and resolving supplier disputes

• Overseeing desk space planning and moves at the Peterborough site

• Collating monthly occupancy reports across all offices

• Managing parking permits and locker allocations

• Administering building change control requests and approvals

• Organising internal events, such as the annual Remembrance ceremony

• Drafting internal communications and supporting year-end holiday carry forward

• Carrying out general admin tasks including travel bookings, diary coordination, agendas, and minutes

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

• Supporting with other ad-hoc tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

• Experience with diary management and travel bookings

• Ability to prepare meeting agendas and take minutes

• At least 3 years of experience in a Facilities or Estates environment, ideally in a professional or financial services setting

• A good level of education, including GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

What’s on Offer:

• 31 days of annual leave including bank holidays

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus

• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

• Access to an online discount platform for a wide range of goods and services

• Cycle to Work Scheme & interest-free season ticket loans

• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible leave policies such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave, and Retirement Leave

• A contributory pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%, group life assurance, and income protection

Accessibility:
If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Payroll Specialist

Up to £300 per day (Umbrella)

Initial 3-Month Contract

Hybrid – 2 Days a Week in Manchester Office

This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.

Our global client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a high-profile reconciliation project involving HMRC employee NI undercharges. This contract role offers up to £300 per day (Umbrella) and is ideal for an experienced professional ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You’ll be joining an established payroll function with four existing Payroll Specialists focused on BAU, allowing you to concentrate solely on a critical 2-year backdated reconciliation and review process.

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in reviewing historical payroll data, ensuring correct PAYE allocation, addressing overpayments, and working through 14 cases (not all with discrepancies). Pre-built reports will be available for download via HMRC, and while the organisation uses HiBob and ADP, experience with these systems is not essential.

Benefits of the Payroll Specialist Contract:

• Competitive daily rate – up to £300 per day (Umbrella)
• Fully focused project work, no BAU distractions
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Exposure to high-level reconciliation processes
• Opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable payroll team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reconciliation of HMRC employee NI undercharges
• Review and analyse 2 years of payroll history
• Investigate PAYE reference misallocations
• Resolve overpayment issues and discrepancies
• Collaborate with the payroll team to share insights and findings

This Payroll Specialist role is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of PAYE, NI, and HMRC processes. If you enjoy tackling complex payroll issues and delivering clean, accurate solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your next Payroll Specialist contract!