Internal Audit and Financial Compliance Manager

Internal Audit and Financial Compliance Manager - H. W. Martin Holdings Limited Continued expansion has generated a fantastic career opportunity Based at Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1) Competitive Salary + Bonus + other Benefits The Martin Group of Companies (Est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, with a turnover in excess of £170m running a fleet of over 500 vehicles. The Group consists of 14 UK based companies who engage over 1,000 workers. This role offers the opportunity to join the team at a time of substantial growth and the successful candidate will be integral in preparing the Group for future developments. As a successful and expanding Group of diverse and interesting companies we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated qualified accountant to join our established Head office team. The Group has a strong record of growth both within the core businesses and via acquisitions. Our growth has provided a requirement for an internal audit and financial compliance function. Responsibilities and Duties: * Identifying business and financial risks across the Group, with reference to relevant legislation such as The Criminal Finance Act; * Identifying and researching new financial legislation as it is introduced, for example. IR35 reform, then implementing procedures and supporting the team to ensure changes are successfully executed. * Establishing robust internal control policies and procedures to mitigate the identified risks; * Designing and executing an internal audit program; * Reporting audit findings to senior management and advising on required improvements; * Co-ordinating and liaising with external auditors; * Ad hoc assignments to identify and investigate issues identified. * Keep up to date with legislation, industry standards, best practices and communicate requirements throughout the business. Internal Audit and Financial Compliance Experience and Qualifications required: * ACA/ACCA or similar qualified ideally from a top 10 audit firm * Strong analytical skills, and ability to learn new systems and business processes quickly. * Good communication skills to enable you to question, listen, interpret and explain concepts * Be detail- oriented, able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Experience of downloading and interrogating large volumes of data would be an advantage. * Own transport essential (ample on-site parking available) and be willing to occasionally travel to our regional centres around the UK. The benefits: * Competitive Salary * 25 days annual leave + Public Holidays * Fully Paid Company Pension * Secure employment with a well-established Company * Opportunity for progression and development within a continuously growing successful business