Group Operations Auditor

DFS; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is seeking a Group Operations Auditor to conduct audits across its functions and stores in the UK. The role emphasizes assessing internal controls and presenting findings to management. Ideal candidates are qualified auditors with experience in risk-based auditing and exceptional communication skills. Opportunities include a bonus scheme, holiday allowances, and various wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Potential Annual Bonus Scheme

Growth and Training

Enhanced holiday allowances

30% off DFS and Sofology products

Access to healthcare services

Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance and Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Qualified Internal Auditor or extensive internal audit experience.
• Strong experience in risk-based auditing and controls testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out internal operational audits.
• Review processes and controls for effectiveness.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Work closely with teams to ensure understanding of policies.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Internal auditing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Report writing

Education

Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

Your new role

We're looking for a Group Operations Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. You'll be responsible for completing controls-based audits across our Group functions, distribution centres and stores throughout the UK. Your role will focus on reviewing operational activities, assessing internal controls, and identifying areas for improvement. You'll present your findings and recommendations clearly to management and key stakeholders, helping us to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

This role is field based, a full UK driving licence is required and willingness to travel.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and carrying out internal operational audits across the Group
• Reviewing processes and controls to assess their effectiveness and compliance
• Preparing clear audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Working closely with operational teams to promote awareness and understanding of policies and procedures
• Following up on audit findings to ensure agreed actions are implemented
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date audit records
• Supporting investigations and conducting ad hoc audits as needed

The role is for you if...

• You're a qualified Internal Auditor with relevant post-qualification experience, or have extensive experience in an internal audit role
• Strong experience in risk-based auditing and controls testing
• Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel across the UK
• Experience in preparing audit reports with a focus on root cause analysis
• Practical experience in internal auditing preferred

About DFS

We're home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you're supporting our brands or serving our customers, you're helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we're united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome

Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you

DFS Benefits

• Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
• Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
• Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury's, ASOS, and IKEA
• Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
• Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay