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Welcome to the CareersinAudit.com Careers Advice area. Here you will find 100s of exclusive articles, information and resources about Audit jobs and the Audit, Risk, Compliance, Cyber Security, Data & Analytics industries.
Browse through our articles to find advice on how to get started in Audit, tips for creating your CV, what to expect in Audit job interviews, skill-building articles to help you move up the ladder in your Audit career, and articles on how to balance your work & personal life, and grow your confidence both in and outside of the workplace.
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Data Analytics for Internal Auditors
07/06/2022
With the volume of data available to businesses increasing exponentially in recent years, we look at how data analytics help Internal Auditors to function on their most optimal setting. -
Join Carol McLachlan, our Audit Agony Aunt, for a whistlestop tour of the skills and competencies that you need as an auditor in order to stay ahead of the competition in 2022, and beyond.
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Izzy Chaplin, one of the Audit Seniors based in the Azets UK Beaconsfield office tells us about her career journey with the firm. Dive into what her role involves on a day-to-day basis and why it’s important to embrace every opportunity.
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Lindsey Tyler, Head of Audit at Azets UK, shares her story on why she chose a career in Audit, what trends she is excited to see develop in the Audit space, and what it's like to work at her current company.
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2022 Audit Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide
18/05/2022
In 2020, the UK suffered its biggest economic slump since records began, so how has the market recovered and what is influencing audit salaries and the audit recruitment market in 2022? -
Should You Change Audit Job in 2022?
09/05/2022
There’s no denying that we're currently in a ‘candidate-driven market’ where the demand for audit, assurance, risk and compliance professionals is comfortably buoyant. But from a career-perspective, is it the right time to be changing jobs? Let’s consider… -
How to Transition Out of Audit
08/04/2022
If you’re planning a move away from your career in audit, you must be sure to carefully consider your next move so that you make the most of the opportunity to get it right. -
Audit Advice from my Future Self
30/03/2022
What advice would you give to your younger self when you were just starting out in Audit? We asked Carol McLachlan, our Audit Agony Aunt and qualified accountant with over 20 years of experience, what she would tell her fledgling self about a career in audit. -
Nobody really pretends (or ever did) that virtual is better than face to face: it’s simply different. And like many aspects of work and life, we are growing to embrace and indeed love the opportunities of the new hybrid world. And that of course applies to audit.
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How to Audit in 2022
12/01/2022
As organisations worldwide have been forced to adapt to the new normal of a hybrid workplace, bent to the need for flexibility and worked harder to remain relevant and useful; the question is how does this apply to audit? -
With technology evolving, workplaces transforming and new regulations being introduced, the expectations for Internal Audit are rising.
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When preparing for your Internal Audit interview, there are certain questions you might want to ask that would give some clarity if this job is a good fit for you.
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Internal audit job interviews are likely to cover four key areas. We look at what these are and what your interviewer is looking for.
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What is Agile Auditing?
15/10/2021
In adopting an ‘Agile’ approach, Internal Audit teams can elevate their impact by generating insights and feedback at a much faster rate. But what is 'Agile' auditing? -
There’s always two sides to every story and that includes a career in audit. The question is, is it the Internal Audit or External Audit side that is going to procure you your happily ever after?
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We speak with Ben Kaye, Regional Head of Internal Audit at Kellogg's about his role, how he got to where he is now, and what advice he has for others looking to build a career in internal audit.
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It's common knowledge that historically, internal audit roles have been predominately held by men and those with similar backgrounds. So, why is creating diversity within internal audit important and how can this be achieved?
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Finding the right talent is never easy, and businesses hit by both Brexit and the pandemic may have been reluctant to hire. However, a clearer picture of the UK and EU’s relationship is beginning to emerge.
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How to Build Rapport with your Audit Clients
24/06/2021
How do you go about building relationships and rapport with your clients in order to facilitate an effective and thorough audit? -
As businesses within the UK and Ireland set their sights on recovery and a return to business-as-usual, the threat of a huge talent exodus is looming on the horizon.