Auditor - GIA UK Audit Team

Allied Irish Banks; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is recruiting an Auditor for the UK Group Internal Audit based in Belfast. The role focuses on audits from scoping to reporting, data review, and clear stakeholder communication. We value initiative, collaboration and a strong grasp of financial services risk and regulation.

You will join a team of 100+ professionals across Ireland and the UK, working in a hybrid Belfast office setup with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing audit/accountancy qualifications (e.g. CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CISA)
• Minimum two years in financial services or audit environment
• Knowledge of key regulations in Financial Services industry
• Initiative, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits from beginning to end including definition of audit scope, test strategy and final report
• Review and interpret processed data to identify trends and investigate exceptional items
• Communicate observations and the role of internal audit to management and staff
• Adhere to and improve the Internal Audit process; engage in cross‑department groups as needed

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Audit/accountancy qualification in progress

Job description

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Role: Auditor – Group Internal Audit, UK

Location/Office Policy: Ann Street, Belfast (Hybrid – 3 days office based)

• Do you have a curious mindset and enjoy analysing risks, controls and business processes?
• Are you confident communicating with stakeholders and presenting your observations in a clear and professional manner?
• Do you want to build a rewarding career in Internal Audit, gaining exposure to strategic, regulatory and operational risks across the Group?

What is the Role:

Group Internal Audit (GIA) is not your typical audit function. We’re on an ambitious journey to create the best function we can for AIB and our people. Through our audit charter, we operate independently as the third line of defence to provide assurance to our stakeholders on the adequacy and effectiveness of AIB and its subsidiaries governance, risk management and internal control environment.

Most importantly, we believe that great people are the key to our success. This is why we work hard to build a team of empowered individuals who are driven to excel through collaboration, inclusion and diversity; embracing the unique strengths and insights everyone brings.

We are a group of 100+ professionals operating inIreland and the UK, who always aim for the highest quality.To get the best from our people we support and embrace flexible working arrangements to provide an empowering environment where people get the job done through managing their own time.

GIA is now seeking applications from ambitious professionals who are keen to pursue an opportunity as an Auditor within the UK audit team based in Belfast.

Key accountabilities;

• Participate in audits from beginning to end including definition of audit scope, test strategy, execution of testing, summary of issues and final report;
• Review and interpret processed data to identify trends and investigate exceptional items;
• Communicate effectively with management and staff across the organisation by positively conveying the role and value of internal audit;
• Continuous adherence to and improvement of the Internal Audit process; and
• Opportunities to get involved in working groups across the department, e.g. Methodology, People, Data Analytics, AI.

What you Will Bring ;

• Currently undergoing exams to attain an audit/accountancy qualification or the willingness to undertake such qualifications (e.g. CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CISA);
• A minimum of two years in a financial services and/or audit environment;
• Preference for people who have practical experience of providing assurance or who have a working knowledge of the key risks within financial services;
• Knowledge of key regulations within the Financial Services industry; and
• You’ll have lots of initiative, excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options

Key Capabilities

Behavioural:

• Instils Trust
• Ensures Accountability

Technical:

• Auditing
• Legal, Regulatory and Compliance

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]