Principal Auditor

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Principal Auditor Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£49,112 - £61,390) Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Principal Auditor progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

West Yorkshire
- This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future
- Hybrid Working (2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Auditor to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Step into a role where your insight drives real impact. Lead high-value audits, influence key decisions, and shape stronger risk and control frameworks across the business. Working with senior stakeholders, youll deliver meaningful insights, champion continuous improvement, and use data and technology to elevate audit from assurance to true strategic partnership.

Where you fit in:
As our Principal Auditor you will:
Plan, scope, and deliver complex internal audits and reviews (including programme audits) in line with time, cost, and quality standards (IIA, BEIS, ISO) Lead, oversee, and peer review less complex audits and investigations Consolidate audit findings and report insights to the Manager of Internal Audit Act as a trusted advisor by delivering audit and advisory support in response to ad hoc business requests Liaise with other assurance providers to understand and coordinate broader assurance coverage Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, collaborating with subject matter experts where required Promote effective risk management and the development of robust internal control frameworks Support the Internal Audit Leadership Team in achieving departmental objectives and continuously improving audit services Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency within Internal Audit by leveraging data and technology for insight-driven audits Contribute to the development and updating of audit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with professional standards and quality frameworks Develop a strong understanding of business objectives, risks, and priorities while maintaining independent stakeholder relationships Coach and support junior or non-audit staff to drive engagement, performance, and professional development Demonstrate and promote agreed organisational…