Lead Commercial Auditor

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the water sector is seeking a Lead Commercial Auditor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of commercial assurance and contract audits, ensuring compliance and identifying improvement opportunities. You will analyze complex supplier data, collaborate with stakeholders, and support external audits, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Critical illness insurance

Dental insurance

Gym membership discounts

Retail savings scheme

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience leading and managing audit plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial contract audits to ensure cost alignment.
• Perform detailed cost analysis to verify compliance.
• Produce accurate audit reports with robust findings.

Skills

Audit Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Knowledge of NEC4 ECC

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Lead Commercial Auditor

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, £47,110 - £58,888
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Lead Commercial Auditor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Head Office - Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ, average of 2 days a week in office

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Commercial Auditor to join the Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team at Yorkshire Water and help us provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Yorkshire Water serves over 5.4 million people in the region, ensuring access to clean drinking water and wastewater services. We also look after communities, protect the environment, and plan for Yorkshire's water needs now and in the future.

With new environmental legislation, significant investments, and changing customer expectations, this is an exciting time to be in the water industry. The Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team plays a key role in meeting these challenges.

This role supports the delivery of the annual commercial assurance and contract audit plan, assessing compliance, identifying value leakage, and improvement opportunities.

You will analyze complex supplier data, identify exceptions, develop understanding of commercial arrangements, and collaborate with external auditors to support the audit plan.

Where you fit in:

As our Lead Commercial Auditor, you will:

• Conduct commercial contract audits to ensure costs align with contractual terms.
• Gather intelligence on contract performance from key stakeholders.
• Perform detailed cost analysis to verify contractual compliance.
• Identify control deficiencies and suggest sustainable improvements.
• Produce accurate audit reports with robust findings.
• Coordinate with managers and stakeholders on audit progress and findings.
• Support external audits and guide internal teams.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent (MCIPS preferred).
• Experience leading and managing audit plans.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Basic knowledge of auditing principles.
• Strong analytical skills, especially with Excel.
• Knowledge of NEC4 ECC and Alliance contracts is highly desirable.

You will also benefit from:

• Experience in a commercial environment.

We support flexible working and job share options to help balance work and home life. We are committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application deadline: May 28th. We encourage early applications as the role may close sooner.

No agencies please.