Internal Auditor

Job description

At Trust Alliance Group,we're looking for an Internal Auditor to join us on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role,you'll lead the delivery of internal audits across our financial controls and associated processes, providing independent assurance on their design and effectiveness within a regulated environment. You'll play a key role in identifying risks, strengthening controls, and driving practical improvements, while also working closely with our Governance & Risk Senior Manager to share knowledge, enhance audit capability, and help build a sustainable in‐house approach to financial audit beyond the life of the contract.

What You'll Be Doing

Plan, scope, and execute internal audits across financial controls, focusing on design effectiveness.

Assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial controls and identify gaps, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.

Perform detailed testing of controls.

Produce clear audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and practical recommendations.

Agree management actions and timescales, track remediation progress to conclusion.

Maintain accurate audit files and working papers.

Build effective relationships with finance, operations and senior leadership.

Communicate audit findings constructively and professionally.

Liaise with third‐party service providers where relevant.

Collaborate with the Senior Manager for Governance and Risk to share knowledge and methodology.

Provide guidance on audit approach and methodology to support in‐house capability development.

Document processes, tools and methodologies to support knowledge transfer.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Strong experience in internal audit focusing on financial controls.

Ability to operate independently with speed in a short‐term contract.

Solid understanding of financial processes and controls in a regulated environment.

Experience designing and executing robust audit testing.

Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, translating technical findings into clear insights.

Confidence engaging and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.

A pragmatic, proportionate approach focused on adding value, not just identifying issues.

Preferred Background

Internal Audit roles within regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, financial services, or telecoms (desirable but not essential).

Risk or Compliance roles with strong exposure to financial controls and assurance.

Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Holiday buy scheme

Enhanced pension

Employee assistance schemes

Cycle to work scheme

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English