Internal Audit Manager

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Location Reading Job Family Corporate Functions Job Type Full Time Posted Date 18-May-2026 Ref # 73127 As an Audit Manager within our Finance and Strategy directorate, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the effectiveness of processes and controls across Virgin Media O₂. 

Working to the Group Internal Audit plan, you’ll lead end to end internal audit engagements that provide meaningful insight, assurance and value to the business, covering a wide range of operational, regulatory, governance and ESG related areas. 

You’ll take ownership of planning, delivery and reporting for your audits, working closely with senior stakeholders and control owners to identify risks, evaluate controls and support practical remediation. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to the annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting programme, help lead internal audit projects and support the wider team through collaboration, coaching and high quality delivery Who we are At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage.

We’re also proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026, based on one of the UK’s largest employee satisfaction surveys. Join us and you’ll be part of a team that stays curious, positive and focused on making life easier for our customers and each other. 

We’re investing in the future of connectivity, from expanding next-generation 5G to exploring satellite-supported solutions that help reach rural communities and hard-to-connect places. You’ll work with people who back good ideas and give you plenty of room to grow. So if you’re looking for a place where you can feel supported, trusted and genuinely valued, you’ll feel right at home here. 

Our ways of working:

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days a month connecting with each other in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days. What matters is making those moments count – so when we come together, it benefits everyone. 

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all:

We believe a better tomorrow starts with the choices we make today. That means moving the dial on diversity, building equity into everything we do and putting inclusion at the heart of our business.Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award-winning employee network groups. These communities bring people together, champion allyship and create uplifting spaces where you can learn, share and feel part of something bigger. They play a big role in helping people feel connected from day one. The must haves • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a strong academic background
• Post qualified experience in internal audit
• Experience managing end to end audit engagements and delivering high quality reports
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders The other stuff we are looking for • Experience of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting or SOX style frameworks
• Exposure to large, complex or regulated organisations
• Experience leading or coaching others on audit assignments
• Knowledge of data privacy, ESG or customer focused audits What's in it for you We know life isn’t just about work, so our benefits are built to support you in the moments that matter. 

You’ll get Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday –plus your birthday off.And there’s more. Enjoy some extra perks on us, with optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and brilliant discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. 

You’ll even get access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app, with exclusive rewards, experiences and chances to attend events at The O₂ and beyond. Next steps If this feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to see what you can do. 

Once you apply, the next steps might include a call with a recruiter, a video interview, an interview with the hiring manager and a task or assessment.

We’ll also ask about any adjustments you might need, and we’ll do our best to make them happen. We review applications and interview throughout the advert window, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later. If you’re offered the role, the offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check. #LI-MM1