Lead Auditor

Vanquis; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday up to 30 days

Pension contribution up to 10%

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

2 paid volunteering days

LinkedIn Learning access

Private Medical Insurance option

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading specialist bank in Bradford is seeking a Lead Auditor to enhance governance and perform audits. Responsibilities include planning, fieldwork, and reporting on audits with a hybrid work pattern and competitive benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in internal audit and risk management. This role supports a work-life balance and offers individual development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of performing or assisting internal audit, risk, compliance or first line QA activity.
• Experience of presenting to and negotiating with senior management.
• Previous experience working within financial services or a regulated business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of low complexity audits across business areas.
• Deliver audit fieldwork independently and ensure high standards.
• Draft audit reports with findings and lead discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Deadline management

Job description

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Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part‑time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work‑life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible.

What We Offer:

• Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service)
• Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10%
• Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave
• Volunteering: 2 paid days to ‘give back’ to the charity of your choice
• Development: LinkedIn Learning for all
• Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues
• Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus

Job Description:

As Lead Auditor, you will add value, strengthen, and safeguard the Group by providing independent and objective assurance through the effective and timely delivery of the audit plan.

You’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders to agree on actions and ensure timely follow‑up, supporting continuous improvement and strong governance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Lead the planning of low complexity audits across business areas, with guidance from an Audit Manager where appropriate.
• Define audit scope, objectives, and approach, and prepare audit scope memos for review and agreement.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit strategies aligned with internal audit methodology.
• Assist Audit Manager on complex audits in meeting planning objectives set out above.

Fieldwork:

• Deliver audit fieldwork independently, testing key controls and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes.
• Ensure audit work is completed to a high standard, with clear documentation and adherence to methodology.
• Identify control weaknesses and areas for improvement and assess the risk and control culture of the area under review.

Reporting:

For low complexity audits

• Draft audit reports, including findings, root causes, and agreed actions.
• Lead discussions of audit findings with stakeholders and support negotiation of appropriate management actions with support from Audit Managers / HOIA as required.
• Ensure audit conclusions are evidence‑based, accurate, and robust.

Follow‑ups:

• Monitor and test the implementation of agreed audit actions.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and support continuous improvement in control environments.

What will make you stand out?

• Experience of performing or assisting internal audit, risk, compliance or first line QA activity.
• Experience of presenting to and negotiating with senior management.
• Experience of working and meeting deadlines and SLAs consistently
• Previous experience working within financial services or a regulated business is desirable.

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.

Who We Are:

At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life’s opportunities. Established in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers.

We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group‑wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our ‘Buy as You Earn’ scheme.

We’re about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know you’re here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure there’s always something new to learn.

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyone’s unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age – your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why we’re here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available to help. You can contact us at [e-mail]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

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