Audit & Assurance Manager

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Audit & Assurance Manager – PermanentLocation: ManchesterSalary: £64,000 to £70,700 (competitive, based on experience)Work model: Hybrid – office based two days per week

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and reporting of risk‑based internal audits that provide clear, practical insight.
• Manage and develop a small team of internal auditors, ensuring quality, consistency and professional growth.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and governance forums to ensure audit outcomes are understood and acted upon.
• Present audit findings and insights to the Internal Control Group, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and other governance forums.
• Contribute to the development of AQA’s assurance frameworks and methodologies, and support the integration of data analytics and emerging technologies into audit practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering and leading internal audits in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of internal audit, risk management and control frameworks.
• Proven people‑management skills, including coaching and developing audit capability.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Professional audit qualification such as CMIIA, CIA (preferred), ACA or ACCA, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support stakeholders constructively at all levels.

Benefits

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

AQA is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone – regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background – is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

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