Are you ready tochart 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.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type:
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The role:
The main purpose of this role is to lead and deliver complex audit assignments in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice, to provide assurance to senior management on the effectiveness of the control environment within St. James’s Place plc (“the Group”), as well as identifying opportunities to enhance the efficiency of business processes.
The primary role of Internal Audit is to help the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Group. Internal Audit’s objective is therefore to drive continuous improvement in these areas by assessing and reporting on the overall effectiveness of the risk management, control and governance processes across the Group and by appropriately challenging Executive Management to improve the effectiveness of these
What you'll be doing:
1. Plan, lead and deliver a portfolio of audits to a high quality and in compliance with the Division’s methodology, professional standards and industry benchmarks, within agreed budget and timescales.
2. When leading audit assignments, effectively manage work undertaken by colleagues and co-source auditors.
3. Engage with stakeholders, throughout audits, to ensure they are kept up-to-date and are aware of emerging issues.
4. Take full responsibility for producing clear, comprehensive and concise scope documents, audit working papers and impactful audit reports.
5. Present insightful, concise and timely findings to senior management and agree appropriate actions which balance risks, strategic objectives and commercial realities.
6. Ensure audit recommendations are followed up appropriately.
7. · Perform work with honesty and professional
Who we're looking for:
Essential Criteria
You will have knowledge and understanding of Internal Audit and the financial services regulatory environment in which the Group operates. You will hold professional qualifications in Accountancy ( ACCA) or Internal Audit ( CMIIA or CIA) and have a good understanding and practical experience of internal audit methodology and process or external audit. Ideally you will also possess hands-on experience of deploying data analytics within an audit environment.
Prior experience of the Group is not required for the jobholder. Knowledge of the financial services industry and working in a regulated company will be beneficial.
Special Requirements:
Role will be based in Cirencester oir Bristol with occasional travel required
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
8. Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
9. Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
10. 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.