Internal Auditor

We are currently looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Best Practice team. This is a full time and permanent role. This role sits within our hybrid working policy so ideally you will be based in our Newcastle or Plymouth office at least two days a week.

So whats the role?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Best Practice team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing a variety of internal audits, including regulatory compliance, quality, ISO standards, systems and controls, and policy and procedure reviews. You will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the firm's risk management, governance, and internal control processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending practical solutions.

You will prepare clear and concise audit reports, both written and verbal, and communicate findings and their implications to management. A key part of the role involves building strong working relationships across the business, maintaining open communication with stakeholders, and supporting the continuous improvement of systems and processes. You will also contribute to the delivery of the internal audit plan and provide guidance through our Risk and Best Practice Helpdesk.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a proactive mindset and a professional approach. The ideal candidate will bring experience in conducting a broad range of internal audits, ideally within a regulated environment, and will demonstrate sound independent judgement with a strong risk-based perspective.

You'll be a collaborative team player who values open communication and supports colleagues, while also being confident in building relationships, influencing change, and resolving conflicts effectively. Your inquisitive nature and investigative mindset will help you uncover insights and drive improvements across the business.

Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines. You'll consistently produce high-quality, accurate work, and be comfortable analysing data and tailoring detailed reports to suit different audiences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with solid administrative and record-keeping abilities, will round out your profile. A commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback will ensure your ongoing development and success in the role.

To be successful for the role you will have:

• 2-3 years' experience of working in an audit role.
• Experience of using audit software, tools/ templates, and Microsoft packages.
• Previous experience of using strong analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skills to achieve positive outcomes.
• Previous experience of producing clear and concise audit reports, tailored to meet the needs of a specific audience.

What makes it great to work here?

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.

Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued.

We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.

We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring.

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