Trusted Internal Audit & Consulting – Driving Value Beyond Assurance
With more than 30 years of proven experience, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of internal audit and consulting services. Organisations of every size and sector trust us to deliver independent, expert support that goes far beyond compliance.
We partner with board, executive, and management teams to help them:
- Strengthen governance – ensuring decision-making structures are robust, transparent, and effective.
- Manage risk with confidence – identifying emerging threats, building resilience, and protecting reputation.
- Enhance internal controls – streamlining processes and embedding best practice across operations.
We offer flexible internal audit solutions to suit your structure, size, and needs:
Fully outsourced audit
Leave it to us - we will manage and deliver your entire internal audit function.
Set-up and transition support
We help establish new audit functions, train teams, or support your move to an outsourced model.
Co-sourced support
We work alongside your in-house team to fill capacity or skills gaps with experienced auditors.
Our approach to internal audit
At Validera, we do things differently. Internal audit is a people business – and our people are experts. Every audit is led by experienced professionals who stay close to the work, bringing insight, guidance and a partnership mindset.
Our approach complies with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) and associated Public Sector requirements. Our last External Quality Assessment (EQA) achieved the highest grade of conformity.
Our goal isn’t just to provide assurance. We’re here to help you improve
That means:
- Identifying control gaps early and working with you to put them right
- Helping strengthen governance frameworks, including Board Assurance Frameworks
- Supporting smarter, more efficient use of resources
- Considering risks related to compliance, reputation, ESG and equity
- Giving senior leaders the confidence to act with clarity and purpose
Steve Connors
Audit expertise you can trust
As a qualified accountant with over 20 years’ experience, I began my career within a FTSE100 in-house team. I now lead Validera’s internal audit practice, acting as Chief Audit Executive for a diverse portfolio of clients.
I specialise in building strong partnerships to help organisations articulate risk and implement pragmatic solutions. A dedicated advocate for the profession, I am past Chairman of the ACCA Internal Audit Panel and a frequent speaker on emerging industry matters.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and classic cars.
Partner with Validera for exceptional internal audit services across the UK
Sectors we specialise in
Public Sector
Providing independent assurance across the UK public sector, leveraging insider expertise to ensure compliance, transparency, accountability, and achieve Value for Money.
Regulated
We provide the high-level assurance required to navigate Regulatory frameworks, strengthening the control environment that protects your assets and stakeholder confidence.
Not-for-Profit / Third
We safeguard your mission and reputation by ensuring monies are accounted for, protecting trust through tailored audits that focus on front-line impact.
Corporate & Commercial
We transform risk into a competitive advantage for businesses, delivering senior-led insights that streamline operations, protect assets, and support confident, high-stakes decision-making.