Audit Assistant: FIA Financial Regulations & Controls

Paddock; Silverstone; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

Job summary

Aston Martin Formula One Team seeks an Audit Assistant to join the Financial Regulations team at Silverstone. You will collate audit evidence, manage requests, and support FIA submissions, ensuring strict deadlines are met in a high‑pressure motorsport environment.

Your role includes testing controls, maintaining audit trails, and collaborating with Finance, HR, and external auditors to uphold governance and integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified or actively pursuing ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in an audit environment with evidence gathering and working papers.
• Experience in high-level motorsport, regulated environments, or similar high-pressure sectors.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, and double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Clear communication abilities and confidence engaging with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and maintain composure under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and integrity with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Collate and maintain comprehensive audit evidence for internal, external, and FIA audits within strict deadlines.
• Manage and track audit request lists, proactively following up with departments to ensure timely responses.
• Conduct sample testing of transactions and controls under supervision, documenting findings in detailed audit working papers.
• Maintain an organized filing system with clear audit trails for all Financial Regulations documentation.
• Assist with preparing FIA submission data, including performing reconciliations and verifying cost classifications.
• Monitor ongoing adherence to FIA regulations and internal financial policies, escalating any exceptions appropriately.
• Contribute to promoting strong governance, control frameworks, and risk awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners, HR, External Auditors, and the FIA as needed.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA

Audit experience

Motorsport experience

Audit processes

Excel

ERP systems

Organization

Communication

Deadline prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Martin Formula One Team seeks an Audit Assistant to join the Financial Regulations team at Silverstone. You will collate audit evidence, manage requests, and support FIA submissions, ensuring strict deadlines are met in a high‑pressure motorsport environment.

Your role includes testing controls, maintaining audit trails, and collaborating with Finance, HR, and external auditors to uphold governance and integrity across the organization.