Senior Auditor

Capita plc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 4 days extra leave

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity/Adoption/Shares parental-lea

Employee discounts & wellbeing

Job summary

Capita plc is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to support the Audit Manager and Heads of Internal Audit in delivering audits across Capita's divisions and group functions.

You will work in small teams or independently, planning, executing and reporting audits while maintaining independence and alignment with Capita's policies and IIA standards. The role emphasizes collaboration across risk, compliance and business units.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Excellent business and commercial understanding to interact credibly with the business.
• Ability to press for detail, identify root causes, and depth of issues.
• Willingness to coach and support peers and develop the team.
• Contribute to a capable internal audit team and uphold Capita standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit assignments in small teams or independently under supervision.
• Involve in planning, execution and reporting of audits.
• Deliver high-quality internal audits in line with IIA standards and Capita policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with the business throughout the audit process.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance and other second line functions.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues to Audit Managers.
• Work with management while maintaining independence and openness to feedback.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Mentoring & coaching

Audit delivery

Relationship building

Professional development

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIIA qualification

Job description

Purpose of the role:

Key responsibility is to work with the Audit Manager and Heads of Internal Audit to deliver all aspects of the internal audit service and audit plans for Capita's divisions and Group Functions.

What you’ll be doing

• To work in small teams and independently, with coaching, supervision and review from Audit Manager to deliver individual audit assignments;
• Being involved in the planning, execution and reporting of individual audits;
• Deliver quality internal audit service /audits to the Divisions and/or Functions and provide the internal audit service in line with the Capita internal audit methodology, International Internal Audit (IIA) standards and Capita's Policies and Standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the business throughout the audit process;
• Working with the Risk & Compliance team and other second line functions;
• Identifying and escalating risks and issues within the business to the Audit Managers; and
• To work in collaboration with management whilst maintaining independence, being agile and flexible to business needs, providing insight to management, responding positively to feedback from the business and role modeling the Capita Values.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills, able to influence outcomes and building relationships across the organisation
• Strong business and commercial understanding which facilitates credibility and confidence when interacting with the business
• Ability to press for detail, and understand issues at an appropriate level of depth, and identify root causes
• The ability and willingness to develop their skills and provide coaching and support to peers
• The ability to contribute to the development of a strong and a highly capable internal audit team that is seen as highly competent across the organisation
• At least 3 years of experience (including at least 2 post qualification) in a professional services or internal audit role
• Experience in successful delivery of audit work
• Proven ability to build relationships as part of audit assignments
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Recognised professional or audit qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA or CIIA equivalents

How this aligns to Capita's values

Customer First, Always: By delivering high-quality audits in line with professional standards and providing insight that helps the business manage risk effectively, the role supports better outcomes for internal stakeholders and ultimately Capita's customers

Fearless Innovation: The requirement to provide insight, respond positively to feedback, remain agile to business needs, and continuously develop audit approaches demonstrates a willingness to improve processes and embrace better ways of working.

Achieve Together: Working closely with Audit Managers, Risk & Compliance teams, business leaders, and colleagues across the organisation reflects Capita's commitment to collaboration, openness, and achieving shared goals together.

Everyone is Valued: Building strong relationships, coaching and supporting peers, influencing stakeholders, and contributing to a highly capable audit team creates an inclusive environment where colleagues feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Customer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued

Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance-offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com

What's in it for you

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you'll do next

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.