Regional Compliance Auditor

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is looking for a Regional Compliance Auditor. You will be responsible for conducting audits across multiple depots to ensure compliance with operational, legal, and procedural standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in internal audit, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a relevant professional qualification. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary, company car, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and bonus

Company Car

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff Discount on products

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional Reward events

Qualifications

• Experience working in internal audit with knowledge of retail industry.
• Attention to detail and thorough investigative skills.
• Numerate with good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits across approximately 40 depots to ensure compliance.
• Provide assurance and assist management in improvement implementations.
• Highlight control weaknesses to compliance management.

Skills

Internal audit principles

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Driving license

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in accounting

Internal Audit professional qualification (IIA)

Tools

SAP finance modules

K8

Job description

Overview

Howdens Joinery are looking for a new Regional Compliance Auditor to join us in a full-time permanent position. As a FTSE 100 business with an ambitious growth agenda, you will be responsible for providing our trade business with independent assurance of operational, legal, and procedural compliance in respect of stock and cash management, health and safety and inventory verification. Responsible for the East Anglia Depots, you will be expected to travel the region covering Skegness, Peterborough, Chelmsford and Great Yarmouth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate, impartial and timely audits in a specified audit area (approx 40 depots) to ensure completion of the annual plan.
• Maintain independence and impartiality whilst working with field management to ensure improvements are implemented.
• Maintain independence and provide assurance to the Board while balancing local operational requirements where important issues are at stake.
• Maintain effective communication with depots and area managers to ensure they are aware of issues.
• Verify with senior auditors and progress any instances of fraud.
• Highlight any control weaknesses to compliance management and senior management.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects relating to areas of control concern or potential improvement to business processes during the year, either alone or with senior auditors.
• Aid in the presentation of targeted training sessions or updates to depot managers at area and regional meetings to promote good compliance practices.
• Attend meetings to promote and present compliance topics.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in internal audit with a good knowledge of the principles of Internal audit, and risk and control within the retail or trade industry.
• Good working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Packages.
• Attention to detail, analytical with thorough investigative skills.
• Numerate with good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, able to manage relationships with auditees and area managers effectively.
• Presentation skills and confidence when presenting to a group.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Relevant degree, accounting qualification or Internal Audit professional Qualification (IIA) would be desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP finance modules, or of K8 would be desirable.

What we can offer you as a Regional Compliance Auditor

• Competitive Salary and bonus
• Company Car
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional holidays accrued with time served
• Staff Discount on Howdens products
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email(url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you#LI-HG1