Northern Powergrid
Internal Auditor
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Exciting Opportunity: Internal Auditor – Power Your Career in an Evolving Energy Industry
Join Northern Powergrid, a leader in delivering power to 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. Help shape the future of energy by investing in smart technology innovation and delivering a network that meets the evolving needs of the region.
About the Role
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and driven Internal Auditor to join our Finance Team, providing oversight and adding value through high-profile audit assignments. This role offers a paid career trajectory in a growing industry responsible for the day-to-day power reliability of millions.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary band: £60,000 – £65,000
- Company pension scheme (enrolment upon joining)
- 25 days’ paid annual leave
- Up to 15% performance bonus
Key Responsibilities
As the Internal Auditor, you will:
- Conduct audit planning, agreeing scope and approach with management.
- Assess and prioritise business risks and their significance to the organisation.
- Identify and test key controls designed to mitigate operational risks.
- Adhere to budget constraints while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Prepare and finalise audit reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Present findings and recommendations to management with constructive challenge.
- Undertake ad hoc investigations where necessary.
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Key Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Technical audit expertise with analytical skills to evaluate controls, processes, and emerging risks.
- Strong risk assessment capability, including the ability to quantify and evaluate risks.
- Excellent communication skills, including engaging stakeholders and providing challenge where relevant.
- Robust report-writing with sharp focus on the most critical issues.
- Unwavering organisation and prioritisation, balancing multiple work streams within deadlines.
- Confidence and resilience in navigating interactions at all levels of the organisation.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Proven Internal Audit experience, including special investigations and consultancy reviews.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – statutory requirement.
- Full, valid driving licence (location-based).
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Desirable Experience
- Internal Audit Institute qualification (e.g., IIA accreditation).
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (accounting, finance, etc.).
- Technical expertise in IT audit (e.g., CISA certification).
- Risk management qualifications (e.g., IRM accreditation).
- Data analytics experience (e.g., tools such as Sigma, ACL, or tableaus).
- Knowledge of controls and risk self-assessment methodologies.
- Familiarity with assurance mapping and the "three lines of defence" model.
Northern Powergrid commits to equal opportunities for all applicants. Employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check. Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne. Applications close by 10/07/26 – early closures possible depending on interest.
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