Job Description

Are you ready to chart 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:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Permanent

Seniority:

Associate



The role:


The main purpose of this role is to support the Audit Manager in the delivery of 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 processes.


What you'll be doing:


Assist the Audit Manager in planning and delivering audits to a high quality and in compliance with the Division's methodology, professional standards and industry benchmarks. In particular, under the guidance and oversight of the Audit Manager:

Undertake sections of planning with minimal support, taking ownership of scope areas from initial planning through to findings. Carry out and document process walkthroughs, identifying areas of risk. Develop test plans to investigate and test the operation of key controls within the audit scope. Carry out controls testing with minimal support, ensuring that the audit outcome is robust and all findings are clearly documented on Teammate. Clearly document all relevant planning and fieldwork sections within Teammate, taking ownership of own documentation quality and audit robustness prior to Audit Manager review and sign off. Engage with stakeholders, throughout the audit, to ensure they are kept up-to-date. Perform work with honesty and professional courage.

Who we're looking for:


Essential Criteria


You will have a good level of experience of MS Excel, MS Word and SharePoint. You will be keen to build your expertise and practical experience of internal audit methodology and process. Specific accounting qualifications are not needed but a degree background in Finance or Economics would be advantageous Someone who is able to work in our Cirencester office 2 days a week Excellent communication skills

Nice to have skills

Knowledge of the financial services industry and working in a regulated company will be beneficial. Ideally you will have knowledge and understanding of regulation, risk and control in a financial services environment.

Special Requirements:


Role will be based in Cirencester 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:

Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay) Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit) 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 careers@sjp.co.uk

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.

What's next?

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.