Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow or Perth, Other locations will be considered across our network of UK offices.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The primary purpose of the Group Internal Audit Function is to enable delivery of SSE strategic objectives, protect and enhance organisational value through the provision of assurance and advisory services.

The Group Internal Auditor is a core role within the team, responsible for delivery of audits within the Group Internal Audit plan. This includes ownership and management of the end-to-end audit process from planning and scoping to action identification and reporting.

You will

• Lead planning and scoping activities over audits assigned from the Group Internal Audit Plan.
• Execute audit fieldwork in accordance with both SSE Internal Audit Methodology and recognised professional standards.
• Evaluate audit results to define relevant and value-adding findings, including assessment of their significance and risk implications for the business.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the audit lifecycle, ensuring effective communication of progress and results.
• Provide insight and analysis to support management of risks and identification of efficiency opportunities.

You have

• Part or full accountancy/audit qualification and minimum three years experience in relevant role.
• Ability to quickly understand and evaluate complex business processes and define audit testing approaches.
• Ability to interrogate and analyse complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of audit reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence a complex range of stakeholders.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Group Risk & Audit teams support SSE in meeting all risk management responsibilities, including UK Corporate Governance Code obligations. They undertake assurance reviews to help identify and mitigate against any risks that could impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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