Business Assurance Auditor

About the role

The Business Assurance Auditor will join the Distribution Business Assurance Team to support the Business Assurance Manager in delivering the annual audit plan for SSE Distribution. This role focuses on high‑value audits that identify root causes of material issues and provide clear guidance to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute end‑to‑end audits, including drafting terms of reference and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse findings, grade risks, and produce clear reports with ownership of corrective actions through to closure.
• Develop and run audit test plans using interviews and evidence‑based testing.
• Maintain audit and action records, contribute to leadership reporting, and liaise with other lines of defence.
• Support broader assurance activities such as compliance programmes and ad‑hoc projects as directed by senior assurance leadership.

Required profile

• Proven experience in auditing with practical application of audit techniques and test‑plan development.
• Strong knowledge of the UK legal and regulatory framework, including statutory licence obligations and corporate governance.
• Clear understanding of risk management, business governance, internal controls, and assurance models.
• Good working knowledge of electricity distribution network operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Full, current UK driving licence (essential).

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range £49,004 – £57,728 per year, dependent on skills and experience.
• Flexible working pattern with 50% of the week onsite at a Scottish or Southern England location.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting finances, wellbeing, and family.