Senior Internal Auditor

Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Finance team. You will deliver a risk-based internal audit programme, review processes across the business, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls and reduce risk.

This hybrid role is based 2–3 days per week in the Wakefield office and requires building strong relationships with stakeholders, leading audits from planning through reporting, and supporting continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, ideally within a retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance principles.
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical, organised, and able to balance detail with a practical, business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering internal audit reviews across the business, from planning through to reporting.
• Evaluating risks, controls, and governance processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Preparing clear, high-quality audit findings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Building positive working relationships across the business and support constructive conversations around risk and control.
• Contributing to internal controls testing and help strengthen the organisation's overall control environment.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of audit tools, techniques, and reporting processes.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/IIA

Job description

About The Role

Senior Internal Auditor

Salary: £50,000

We're looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Finance team at cardfactory. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships at all levels and using insight to strengthen controls and reduce risk.

In this role, you'll deliver a risk-based internal audit programme, review processes across the business, and provide practical recommendations that support continuous improvement.

This role is based on a hybrid working pattern, with 2-3 days per week in our Wakefield office.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and delivering internal audit reviews across the business, from planning through to reporting.
• Evaluating risks, controls, and governance processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Preparing clear, high-quality audit findings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Building positive working relationships across the business and support constructive conversations around risk and control.
• Contributing to internal controls testing and help strengthen the organisation's overall control environment.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of audit tools, techniques, and reporting processes.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in internal audit, ideally within a retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance principles.
• Part-qualified or qualified in a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or IIA.
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical, organised, and able to balance detail with a practical, business-focused approach.