Job Overview
Job Title: Audit and Compliance Lead. Function: Finance – Financial Control. Location: Hybrid – within one of our offices (Nottingham & Alfreton). Contract type: Permanent. Salary: £64,062 with the potential to rise to £75,367 over 3 years. Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with post‑qualification experience to lead the delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts, oversee internal and external audit activity, and strengthen governance across the organisation. The role provides strategic oversight of financial compliance, risk management, business continuity, and the expenses function, while working collaboratively with finance colleagues, IT partners, and external auditors.
Responsibilities
* Lead audit, risk and compliance activity across finance, coordinating external and internal audits, preparing evidence, responding to findings, and driving timely closure of audit actions while strengthening controls.
* Own the governance framework, maintaining financial policies, approval hierarchies, schemes of delegation, risk registers, business continuity plans and records of processing activity.
* Manage and develop the expenses function, providing leadership to the team, ensuring claims and queries are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with policy, and continuously improving the colleague experience.
* Provide financial oversight and technical support, coordinating month‑end reviews and supporting the Financial Reporting team as required.
* Collaborate and influence across the organisation, working closely with the Financial Control Leadership Team, wider finance colleagues, IT partners and external auditors to improve systems access, prevent fraud, enhance controls and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong experience in audit, compliance and technical accounting (ideally IFRS) with a robust controls background.
* Confident leadership and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective management of the expenses team and close collaboration with finance, IT and business stakeholders.
* Deep understanding of risk management, business continuity and governance.
* Proven experience in process and controls optimisation, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Highly organised, proactive and values‑led approach, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
What we offer
* Hybrid working opportunities with flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Annual bonus schemes, long‑service recognition and colleague awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Dedicated development through in‑house training, support and access to external qualifications.
* Well‑being programme including paid well‑being leave and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme with a 12% employer contribution when members contribute 6%.
* Flexible Benefits Scheme offering Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions.
* Paid volunteering leave and access to Blue Light Card discounts for NHS staff.
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