Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor £45,000 - £50,000 | Durham (Bowburn) | Full Time | 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 and growing organisation, helping to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls across the Group.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will provide independent assurance on financial, operational and compliance controls, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Maintain and develop the Group risk register Deliver a risk-based internal audit programme across the business Plan, scope and conduct internal audits in line with the annual audit plan Review financial, operational, tax and compliance controls Assess governance arrangements and risk management processes Identify control weaknesses, business risks and process inefficiencies Produce audit reports with clear, practical recommendations Present findings to senior stakeholders and monitor agreed actions Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation Support the ongoing development of the internal control framework Review compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Assist with investigations into fraud, irregularities or control breaches Work closely with finance and operational teams to embed best practice Support external audit activity and share relevant findings Monitor emerging risks, legislative changes and industry developments Manage HMRC correspondence and support Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance requirements About You To be considered, you will have: 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 skills Experience reviewing business processes and identifying improvements Strong report-writing, presentation and stakeholder management abilities Confidence to influence and challenge constructively at all levels Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail

Desirable Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or property sectors Knowledge of project-based financial controls Experience auditing operational and financial processes Familiarity with ISO standards, governance frameworks or enterprise risk management Experience using audit software or data analytics tools What's on Offer? Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 Opportunity to join a successful and growing North East business Varied and autonomous role with exposure across the Group Chance to influence controls, governance and risk management practices Supportive and collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities within a large organisation Close interaction with senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive, commercially minded audit professional who enjoys improving controls, reducing risk and driving operational excellence within a values-led organisation. To find out more or apply, please contact Reed Accountancy & Finance today.