Audit Manager

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: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit function orting to a Senior Audit Manager, this role plays a key part in providing independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management, control and governance framework. The role focuses on leading and delivering complex audit assignments across SJP Group entities, identifying control weaknesses and driving continuous improvement in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

Flexible working arrangements are supported, with the role based in Cirencester.

• Plan, lead and deliver a portfolio of complex audit assignments in line with Internal Audit methodology, professional standards and agreed budgets and timescales.
• Lead audit engagements, including managing and coaching junior team members and co-source auditors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed of audit progress and emerging issues.
• Produce high-quality audit documentation, including scopes, working papers and clear, impactful audit reports.
• Present concise and insightful audit findings to senior management and agree pragmatic, risk-based actions.
• Track and follow up audit actions to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Act with integrity, professional courage and in line with Individual Conduct Standards and Consumer Duty expectations.

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional who is confident leading audits in a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical audit expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills, enabling them to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels. You will be pragmatic, commercially aware and aligned to SJP’s culture and values, with a genuine interest in improving business processes and outcomes.

• Professional qualification in Accountancy or Internal Audit (e.g. ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent).
• Strong experience delivering internal or external audits within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Sound knowledge of internal audit methodology, risk management and control frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage the performance of colleagues during engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings to senior management.
• Hands-on experience using data analytics within an audit environment.
• Prior exposure to large, complex organisations or group structures.
• Experience working with co-sourced or third-party audit providers.
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations and Consumer Duty in practice.

What's in it for you?

We reward youfor 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 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

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 usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.