Auditor

Phoenix Group Holdings; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Group is seeking an Internal Auditor for its Group Internal Audit team. The role entails providing assurance and insights on risk, governance, and controls, as well as supporting audits and ongoing risk assessments. Applicants must have prior Internal Audit experience and exhibit strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available, with competitive salaries and a range of benefits including a 16% bonus.

Benefits

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

12x salary life assurance

Career breaks

Income protection

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Previous Internal Audit experience required.
• Curiosity and passion for learning necessary.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance on risk and governance frameworks.
• Support ongoing risk assessments through audits.
• Contribute to ad-hoc GIA projects for continuous improvement.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Resilience

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building ability

Effective time management

Prioritization skills

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified in Internal Audit

Job description

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We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as an Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit team (GIA).

Job Type: Permanent

Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Edinburgh or London office, with normally a minimum of 2 days a week working in an office and the rest working at home.

Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 24th July 2025

Salary and benefits: £50,000 - £70,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We’re Phoenix Group, a long-term savings and retirement business offering a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organization committed to transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050.

The role

As an Internal Auditor, you will provide assurance and insight to inform GIA discussions with Management and the Board regarding the effectiveness of risk, governance, and control environments across the Group.

You will support ongoing risk assessments through audits, insights from business interactions, and validation of Management’s actions. You will also contribute to ad-hoc GIA projects, focusing on continuous improvement. Building effective relationships with stakeholders across all 3 Lines of Defence is crucial for gaining trust and consensus.

This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, contributing to the Group's strategy, vision, and social purpose.

Our small, versatile team offers significant learning and growth opportunities. You will be part of a respected, trusted audit team that influences positive outcomes and values diversity and collaboration.

What are we looking for?

• Previous Internal Audit experience – Qualified or Part Qualified
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for learning
• Resilience and adaptability in a complex, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability

Effective time management and prioritization skills are essential.

We embrace the whole person and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience differs from the advertised requirements but you believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us so we can support you.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.