Internal Auditor

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large, privately owned North East group operating across construction, infrastructure, and engineering. This is a newly reintroduced Internal Auditor position, offering the chance to establish and shape a risk-based audit function.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide independent assurance across financial, operational and compliance activities, whilst influencing governance, risk management and control improvements. This is a highly visible role with significant autonomy and exposure, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor seeking their first move into industry or an experienced internal audit professional looking to make a genuine impact.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the Group risk register
• Develop and deliver a risk-based internal audit plan
• Conduct audits across financial, operational, taxation and compliance activities
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes
• Assess adherence to company policies, procedures and delegated authorities
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders
• Deliver practical recommendations that improve control environments and business performance
• Monitor completion of agreed actions and follow-up recommendations
• Support fraud investigations and reviews of financial irregularities where required
• Maintain the HMRC correspondence log and support annual assurance requirements
• Build strong working relationships across finance and operational teams
• Contribute to continual improvement of governance, risk and compliance frameworks

You Will Be/Have:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA qualified
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or financial controls
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and professional judgement
• Independence, resilience and confidence when communicating findings
• A proactive and inquisitive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience gained within practice, industry, construction, engineering, infrastructure or other complex environments would be advantageous
• Passion for governance, risk and assurance activities and a desire to make a visible impact across a business

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package of circa £55,000 - £65,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced annual leave
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Birthday leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Ultra-low emission vehicle scheme
• Employee benefits platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
• Opportunity to build and shape a newly established internal audit function
• Excellent exposure to senior leadership within a successful, values-led organisation