Internal Auditor

Internal Audit & Financial Accounting Officer Location: Sutton Salary: £37,000 – £42,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? This exciting role offers the chance to work at the heart of a busy finance function, contributing to both statutory reporting and the smooth delivery of internal audit processes across a multi-site organisation. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys variety — part technical financial accounting, part audit coordination, and plenty of opportunity to add value across the wider finance team. The Role As the Internal Audit & Financial Accounting Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting statutory accounts preparation, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring internal audit processes run effectively and on schedule. Key Responsibilities Include: Financial Accounting Support preparation of year-end financial statements and external audit files. Assist with statutory and regulatory financial returns (AAR, BFR, ONS, etc.). Maintain accurate financial records, including VAT, intercompany, and other control account reconciliations. Prepare VAT returns and support wider tax compliance. Provide general finance support across purchase ledger, staff expenses, and finance queries. Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, escalating issues where needed. Internal Audit Coordinate internal audit visits each term, ensuring auditors have what they need. Maintain and update the internal audit tracker. Monitor KPIs associated with the audit contract and compile termly performance reports. Review risk registers to identify emerging risks and inform audit planning. Conduct on-site visits to provide advice, support, and training on compliance and internal controls. Support the development of internal audit plans and committee reporting. Promote fraud prevention awareness across the organisation. General Duties Actively support senior finance leadership with ad-hoc tasks. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards. Engage in ongoing training and development. Follow organisational policies covering equality, safeguarding, and health & safety. About You Qualifications Essential: AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent). Commitment to ongoing professional development. Desirable: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Sector knowledge from education or public-sector environments. Experience Essential: Experience within a finance team or financial accounting environment. Exposure to audit processes. Strong reconciliations and statutory reporting support experience. Desirable: Experience coordinating audits or compliance reviews. Experience working in a multi-site or group structure. Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. Confident working with Excel and finance systems. Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance. Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. High integrity and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Interested? Click apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation about the role.