Internal Controls Manager

Summary

Join AJ Bell as their Internal Controls Manager, playing a key role in strengthening the Group’s financial and non-financial reporting control environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls, you will enhance and monitor the internal control framework. This position requires a qualified accountant with at least two years of post-qualification experience and a background in risk, internal control, or audit. You will lead on financial and non-financial reporting elements, conduct design effectiveness reviews, perform control operating effectiveness testing, and provide advisory support. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a fast-paced, growing FTSE 250 company.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with at least 2 years post-qualification experience
• Background in risk, internal control, or audit, ideally within a regulated environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence to provide practical recommendations and influence risk and control owners to improve the control environment
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• A detail-oriented and logical approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Technically strong with an ability to see the bigger picture
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who is highly motivated and capable of working independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visio

Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial and non-financial reporting elements of the Group’s internal control framework, supporting its development and ongoing monitoring
• Conduct design effectiveness reviews for financial and non-financial reporting controls, reviewing process maps and collaborating with the business and SMEs to resolve control design issues and oversee remediation plans
• Perform testing of control operating effectiveness, report outcomes, recommend enhancements, and help the business address the root causes of control deficiencies while monitoring remediation progress
• Provide advisory support to control owners on remediation efforts and internal control best practice across both financial and non-financial reporting areas
• Educate and advise the business on the implications of the new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements
• Contribute to preparing key control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees

Benefits

• Starting salary c.£60,000 (Negotiable DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals
• Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues