Compliance Auditor

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP; Witton-le-Wear; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for an Internal Auditor to join their Risk and Best Practice team. This full-time role requires planning and executing internal audits, providing assurance on risk management, and preparing concise reports. Candidates should have 2-3 years of audit experience and strong analytical skills. This position supports a hybrid working environment and promotes diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in an audit role.
• Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages.
• Ability to produce clear and concise audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits including regulatory compliance.
• Provide independent assurance on risk management and internal controls.
• Prepare and communicate audit reports to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft packages

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Best Practice team. This is a full time and permanent role. This role sits within our hybrid working policy, so ideally you will be based in our Newcastle or Plymouth office at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and execute a variety of internal audits, including regulatory compliance, quality, ISO standards, systems and controls, and policy and procedure reviews.
• Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the firm\'s risk management, governance, and internal control processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending practical solutions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports (written and verbal) and communicate findings and their implications to management.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, maintain open communication with stakeholders, and support continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of the internal audit plan and provide guidance through the Risk and Best Practice Helpdesk.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years\' experience of working in an audit role.
• Experience of using audit software, tools/templates, and Microsoft packages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skills to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience in producing clear and concise audit reports tailored to meet the needs of a specific audience.

What makes it great to work here

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us a human feel, emphasising that we\'re more than just suits.

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we support health and wellbeing and offer flexible working where possible.

Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group led by our Board Sponsor, with firm-supported networks for race, ethnicity and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women\'s career development. We continually dialogue on how to expand our networks to support everybody. Find out more about DEI at WBD. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Accessibility and recruitment

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter. If you need this job advert or the application form in a different format, please let us know.

We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. Your response to this question is used only for this purpose and is visible only to the recruitment team.