Audit Manager

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit function orting to a Senior Audit Manager, this role provides 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.

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• 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.

Essential Criteria:

• 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.

Desirable Criteria:

• 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.