Senior Auditor

Capita; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

Paid day out for volunteering

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Capita is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for its London-based team. You will work in small teams and independently, delivering audits under Capita’s methodology with guidance from Audit Managers.

You'll plan, execute and report on audits, building strong relationships across the business and collaborating with Risk & Compliance. A professional qualification and 3+ years in internal audit or professional services are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services or internal audit.
• Auditing delivery track record.
• Ability to coach peers and develop others.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual audit assignments with supervision and review from an Audit Manager.
• Plan, execute and report on individual audits.
• Deliver quality internal audits following Capita methodology and IIA standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with the business throughout the audit process.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance and second line functions.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues within the business to Audit Managers.
• Work with management while maintaining independence and agility, providing management insight.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Communication skills

Influence outcomes

Commercial understanding

Root cause analysis

Coaching peers

Auditing experience

Relationship building

Personal and professional development

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/C

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CMIIA)

Job description

• Working in small teams and independently, with coaching, supervision and review from an Audit Manager to deliver individual audit assignments.
• Being involved in the planning, execution and reporting of individual audits.
• Delivering quality internal audits in line with the Capita Group Internal Audit methodology, Institute of Internal Auditors (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
• Working in collaboration with business management whilst maintaining independence, being agile and flexible to business needs, providing insight to management, responding positively to feedback from the business and role modelling the Capita Values.

What we're looking for:

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills, able to influence outcomes and build 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.
• Ability and willingness to develop skills and provide coaching and support to peers.
• 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.
• Recognised professional or audit qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or 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.

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

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.