Internal Auditor

Location: Cricklewood

Internal Auditor £45,000 - £50,000 | Durham (Bowburn) | Permanent Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected business in Durham with the recruitment of an Internal Auditor . This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance or audit professional to join a successful organisation, playing a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Group.

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will deliver risk-based audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide assurance over the effectiveness of financial and operational controls.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Owning and maintaining the Group's risk register Developing and delivering a risk-based internal audit programme Planning and conducting audits across financial, operational and compliance areas Assessing risk management processes and internal controls Identifying control weaknesses, process inefficiencies and business risks Producing audit reports with practical recommendations for improvement Presenting findings to senior stakeholders and monitoring action plans Following up on previous audit recommendations Supporting the development of the Group's internal control framework Reviewing compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Assisting with investigations into financial irregularities when required Supporting external audit activity where appropriate Managing HMRC correspondence and supporting SAO compliance requirements Promoting best practice and continuous improvement across the business About You To be successful, you will ideally possess: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA qualification

Experience with in internal audit, external audit, risk management or financial controls Strong understanding of internal controls and risk-based auditing Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities Strong report writing and communication skills Effective stakeholder management skills High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail The ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels

Desirable Experience Construction, engineering, infrastructure or property sectors Auditing both operational and financial processes Enterprise risk management or governance frameworks Data analytics or audit software Project-based environments What's on Offer? Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 Opportunity to join a successful and growing North East business Varied role with exposure across the wider Group Supportive and collaborative working environment Strong career development opportunities The chance to make a genuine impact on governance, controls and business performance This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take ownership of a broad internal audit function within a well-established and values-led organisation.

To find out more or apply, contact Reed Accountancy & Finance today.