Assistant Auditor

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

• Location:
  
  Cirencester Office
• Workplace Type:
  Hybrid
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
• Seniority:
  Associate

Internal Audit plays a critical role in supporting the Board and Executive Management in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Group. Our objective is to drive continuous improvement by assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes, and by providing robust, constructive challenge to the business.

As an Assistant Auditor, you will support the Audit Manager in the delivery of high-quality audit assignments across the Group, in line with regulatory requirements, professional standards and Internal Audit methodology. You will contribute to providing assurance to senior stakeholders (including Group ExCo and Non-Exec Directors) on the strength of our control environment, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across SJP.

This role sits within the Internal Audit team (c.18 colleagues) and typically operates in sub‑teams of three, with close coaching from Audit Managers and Senior Auditors. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

• Support the planning and delivery of audits in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and industry standards.
• Take ownership of defined scope areas from planning through to fieldwork and findings, with minimal supervision.
• Perform and document process walkthroughs, identifying key risks and control points.
• Develop and execute risk‑based test plans to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Complete controls testing and clearly document outcomes and findings within Teammate, ensuring quality and robustness prior to manager review.
• Maintain proactive and professional engagement with stakeholders throughout audits, keeping them informed of progress and emerging findings.
• Coach and support more junior team members as required.
• Operate in line with Individual Conduct Rules and Consumer Duty expectations, ensuring good customer outcomes and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented colleague who is keen to develop their career within Internal Audit and deepen their understanding of risk and control in a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capability with professional curiosity, resilience and the confidence to constructively challenge. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business, demonstrate sound judgement, and take ownership of delivering high‑quality outputs to senior audiences.

• Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services, with an understanding of risk and control frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data, reports, SLAs and KRIs.
• Experience of planning and executing structured work (e.g. audits, reviews or control testing) with clear and accurate documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage own time effectively.

• Previous experience within an Internal Audit function or exposure to audit methodology.
• Knowledge of SJP’s business model, products, core operations and governance structure.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and the practical application of Consumer Duty.
• Experience coaching or supporting junior colleagues within project or audit work.

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