Group Internal Auditor
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Harrogate, HG3 1UD |
| Company: | Vp plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | vpplc/TP/362/1256 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Group Internal Auditor to join the team. This is a key role that will report to the Group Senior Internal Auditor, where you’ll deliver our internal audit plan and develop leading audit practices across the business.
You will identify the key risks within the business processes, the current controls, any gaps (or missing controls) and the business impact of these, suggesting improvements in controls. You’ll also identify areas of good practice from within the business and externally.
Role Responsibilities
Audit Delivery
- To deliver internal audit reports that are insightful, risk-based and aligned with how the business perceives the risk.
- Provide advice, support, guidance & assurance to the business, which might be in the form of formal and informal advisory reports.
- Staying up to date with changes in the internal audit environment – e.g. corporate governance, IIA standards.
Project Management
- Designing, agreeing, negotiating and adapting the scope of each audit.
- Discussing with management all audit findings, recommendations and suggested solutions together with realistic implementation timescales.
- Ensure open actions are visible and actioned on time. This will include an element of advising the business on the sustainability of the activity to close the action(s).
- Make key decisions such as determining the residual risks post project and if the evidence presented provides sufficient mitigation to close actions.
- Assess different options to mitigate identified risks using both internal and external ‘best practice’ methods.
- Develop effective relationships in order to fully manage and meet expectations.
- Working with integrity, objectivity and confidentiality.
Team
- Advancing internal departmental projects – e.g. data-led auditing, risk management and control documentation.
- Working closely with other Group departments – e.g. Group Risk, Finance, IT.
There are also great opportunities for career progression within the Group. A number of team members who have been successful in the role have gone on to more senior roles in finance, commercial, programme delivery, operations, and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of building professional relationships
- Qualification, or working towards a qualification in accounting, risk, or auditing e.g. CIA
- Experience in dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in delivering objective reports
- Great stakeholder management/ gaining trust of others
- High attention to detail & deadline oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to summarise complex issues/ findings
- Objectivity and ability to challenge norms
What We Can Offer You
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Company car
- 25 days annual leave FTE, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
A Little Bit About Us
Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses twelve prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, CPH, Vp Rail, Vp RS and UK Forks.
Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.
With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme