Business and Internal Audit Advisor

About the job

Job Title: Business and Internal Audit Advisor
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Business and Internal Audit Advisor to join a leading UK law firm within its Real Estate division. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong business awareness and an interest in risk, process improvement, project delivery, and operational excellence.

Working closely with senior leadership, business management, and quality & risk teams, you will play a key role in assessing business processes, supporting internal audits, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping deliver projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and client service.

This role would suit a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys problem-solving, challenging existing processes, and contributing to meaningful business improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Process Improvement

• Support internal audit activities and business assessments across the division.
• Assist in evaluating processes, controls, and compliance procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Provide objective insights and recommendations to support business performance.

Quality & Compliance Support

• Work closely with Quality & Risk teams to promote consistency and best practice.
• Assist in monitoring adherence to internal processes and regulatory requirements.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving client service and operational effectiveness.

Project Support & Delivery

• Collaborate with stakeholders on business improvement and transformation projects.
• Assist in delivering project outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Support the implementation of process changes and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain reporting and update streams for key projects and activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work independently while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across the business.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives where improvements are identified.

Analysis & Reporting

• Gather and analyse business data to support decision-making.
• Produce reports and insights for leadership teams.
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and recommendations.

Candidate Profile

• Degree educated (BSc, BA or equivalent).
• Strong interest in business operations, risk, compliance, or process improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Project management experience or exposure (desirable).
• Experience within a professional services environment (desirable but not essential).
• Curious mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving change.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Exposure to risk, compliance, project management, and business improvement initiatives.
• Structured training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

How to Apply

If you're a recent graduate with strong business awareness, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a recruitment agency specialising in professional services, business operations, risk, and transformation roles across the UK. Our expertise allows us to connect ambitious professionals with organisations where they can develop their careers, contribute to meaningful change, and achieve long-term success.