Internal Auditor

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Internal Auditor

Hybrid - with travel as required

Salary - Competitive

The role is part of the Internal Audit Team which provides independent, objective assurance to the Lookers Motor Group Board and Audit & Risk Committee through internal audits and consultancy activity.

As an Internal Auditor with Lookers, you will have a unique opportunity to join at a crucial time in the Company’s history and will play an important role in helping the business evaluate and develop its control environment to provide the platform for future growth.

The Internal Audit team has great visibility with senior management across the business. We are looking for someone who has a challenging mindset, is inquisitive, engaging and is good with people at all levels of seniority.

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audits of business areas and processes effectively and efficiently, in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and Methodology.

• Contribute to the development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan through the identification and assessment of key risks and areas requiring assurance.

• Plan and execute individual audit assignments, ensuring that key risks, controls, and governance processes are appropriately evaluated.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive audit working papers that clearly support conclusions and recommendations.

• Apply analytical thinking and professional judgement to identify root causes and provide valuable insights.

• Communicate audit results effectively, both verbally through meetings and presentations, and in writing through concise, well-structured reports that clearly articulate issues, risks, and root causes.

We are seeking an individual with a strong risk-based internal audit background, ideally complemented by experience in risk management, control implementation, or continuous assurance through data analytics. The ideal candidate will hold an IIA qualification, be a member of one of the CCAB bodies, or be qualified by experience.

You will either have sector experience within the automotive trade or experience in a vocation which meets the attributes detailed in this job description.

Either way, you will need to have strong interpersonal skills, be up for a challenge and be comfortable working both individually and as part of a team.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business

• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service

• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave

• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs

• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing

• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments

• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app

• Free will writing services to help plan for the future

• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle

• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence

• Access to home and technology vouchers

• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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