Senior Internal Auditor

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Join Our International Audit Team

Are you an early-career audit professional looking to grow in a dynamic, technology-driven environment? We're seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our supportive team and help us shape the future of digital education.

About the Role

As Senior Internal Auditor, you'll report to the Internal Audit Director and play a key role in reviewing financial, operational, and technology processes across our global business. You'll gain exposure to a fast-evolving international ed-tech landscape, develop your skills, and contribute to strengthening our internal controls and risk management.

Location – This is a hybrid role and can be worked from home alongside our office in central London or Belfast. The role also involves up to 10% international travel. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver audit fieldwork: Support audit planning, scoping, data analysis, fieldwork and documentation of work papers on time and in line with departmental policies and internal audit standards.
  • Collaborate and advise: Discuss audit observations with management and agree on practical, risk-mitigating actions.
  • Communicate insights: Prepare sections of draft audit reports for review by the audit manager or director.
  • Lead audits (as opportunities arise): Take ownership of smaller audits or specific areas within larger reviews.
  • Support special projects: Contribute to ad-hoc reviews and investigations as needed.
  • Foster stakeholder relationships: Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
  • Follow-up actions: Monitor the implementation and closure of agreed actions by working closely with business owners.
  • Develop your skills: Stay up to date with audit techniques and champion continuous improvement in the way we work.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a bright, self-motivated professional with a passion for learning and a commercial mindset. You'll bring: 

  • Recently qualified with professional experience in a top 10 audit firm or within internal audit for a medium/large organisation
  • Experience in external/internal audit and/or risk 
  • Analytical and data-driven approach to audits
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across locations

Desirable:

  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., IDEA, Tableau, Alteryx)
  • Assurance over mergers & acquisitions or transformation projects
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance areas (ESG, safeguarding, data privacy)

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to offer a competitive package designed to support you and your family, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days' annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days – plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days per year
  • Outstanding pension plan – we double your contributions
  • Comprehensive healthcare: private dental, medical, digital GP service
  • Additional perks: season ticket loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing support, discounts on retail and leisure, and more
  • Explore our full benefits here: Pearson Jobs – Benefits

Why Join Us?

Step into a role where your expertise and curiosity help drive real change. Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous learning, and the wellbeing of its people. If you're ready to take the next step in your audit career, we'd love to hear from you

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