Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

To actively contribute to the successful delivery of the annual Internal Audit plan by providing professional expertise and oversight, and to ensure that principles of good governance, effective risk management, robust internal controls, and appropriate assurance mechanisms are fully considered and integrated into the planning and execution of major projects, strategic initiatives, and business transformations as appropriate.

This role is Hybrid working, so travel to our Travis Perkins head office based in Northampton is required at least once a week! However this may increase due to the requirements of the business.

Principal Accountabilities 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders before, during, and after audits.

• Develop a broad understanding of the Group to identify risks and assurance needs.

• Collaborate with the Audit Manager to plan audits that support development and exposure to varied risk areas.

• Deliver risk-based audits independently and as part of a team across finance, operations, and other functions.

• Conduct planning meetings with Group Leadership Team (GLT) sponsors and stakeholders.

• Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) and Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) to define audit scope and approach.

• Perform audit testing and documentation in line with internal procedures and IIA standards.

• Discuss and clear audit findings with local management and stakeholders.

• Draft clear, risk-focused audit findings and practical action plans.

• Manage time effectively across multiple audit projects at different stages.

• Track and document progress on audit actions; review evidence and assess closure or residual risk.

• Produce high-quality audit reports with clear context, findings, and business impact.

• Present audit findings to stakeholders, GLT, and summarise for the Audit Committee.

• Support continuous improvement by reviewing processes and aligning with IIA standards.

• Contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit documentation and methodology.

What you’ll need to have/be:

• Three A-levels (or equivalent) - Grade A-C

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English - Grade A-C / 9-4

• Can demonstrate a reasonable level of commercial awareness & understanding of business processes and related risks and controls 

• Effective communicator, written & verbal

• Numerate

• Analytical

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Microsoft Office / G-Suite

• Able to maintain independence and perspective

• Proactive and delivery-focused

• Adaptable

• Maintain a professional code of conduct and ethics

• Working towards relevant professional qualification (CIA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc)

What’s in it for you?

Not Sure you Qualify? We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If you’re interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Buy-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses

A bit about us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!