IT Technician

Triodos Bank UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable banking institution in Bristol seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audits and enhance internal audit practices. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or similar and significant experience in auditing, preferably in the banking sector. Responsibilities include preparing audit reports, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. A competitive salary of £65,000-£72,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

27 days annual leave

Wellbeing allowance

Free yoga classes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal audit or with a multinational audit firm, preferably in banking.
• Strong knowledge of UK banking sector regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop risk assessments and write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex audits in line with the audit plan.
• Prepare high-quality reports on audit findings.
• Supervise and coach audit team members.

Skills

Audit qualification in financial, operational, compliance, or IT auditing

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Coaching skills

Education

Professional qualification as a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Audit qualification (CIA, CISA, CPA)

Job description

About the Role

Triodos Bank is an award-winning, B‑Certified sustainable bank whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. Triodos finances companies, organisations, and projects that benefit people and the environment. We are recruiting for a Senior Auditor to join our Bristol head office on a full‑time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, perform, and coordinate complex audits in line with the annual audit plan and applicable regulations.
• Prepare high‑quality reports on audit findings, communicate recommendations, and monitor progress on agreed actions.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in at least one key risk area (e.g., credit, compliance, IT, operational risk) and contribute up‑to‑date knowledge to audit activities.
• Supervise, coach, and provide feedback to audit team members, supporting their professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement within the department and contribute to the development and maintenance of Internal Audit policies, procedures, and quality assurance programmes.
• Support the Director of Internal Audit with special tasks, investigations, and participation in external committees or working groups.
• Deliver clear and timely reporting to executive and board committees through high‑quality management information packs.
• Promote Triodos’ brand and mission through professional networking and engagement with industry bodies.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Audit qualification in financial, operational, compliance, or IT auditing (CIA, CISA, CPA, PIIA, MIIA) is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in internal audit or with a multinational audit firm, preferably with a focus on the banking sector.
• Experience in the financial sector, particularly within banks or similar institutions, is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK banking sector regulatory frameworks (CASS, Operational Resilience, Consumer Duty, Regulatory Reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to prepare risk assessments, develop work programmes, perform audits, and write clear reports.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong coaching skills to support the development of more junior team members.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10 working days per year.

Benefits

• Competitive full‑time equivalent salary of £65,000‑£72,000, depending on experience.
• Non‑contributory pension scheme: 8% from year one, 10% from year two onwards.
• Life assurance (worth 4 times basic pay).
• Income protection – 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months’ service.
• Private medical insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage.
• Health cash plan & Vitality Leave (sabbatical after 5 years, then every 7 years).
• Annual leave: 27 days (30 after 2 years) plus bank holidays, with a buy‑and‑sell scheme up to 35 days.
• Fully paid carer's leave, wellbeing allowance (£200 a year), and one wellbeing day.
• Free yoga classes, colleague recognition voucher scheme, staff discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Additional benefits: travel‑to‑work discount, paid maternity and parental leave, and extended holiday policies.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from under‑represented and neurodiverse backgrounds.