Business Assurance Auditor

Base Location: Flexible. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in Scotland or Southern England. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations. 

Salary: £49,004 – £57,728 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

As an Auditor within the Distribution Business Assurance Team, your primary role will be to assist the Business Assurance Manager with the delivery of the agreed annual audit plan for Distribution. The audit programme is varied and covers a range of subject matters within the Distribution business, primarily focussing on areas of risk identified by our senior leadership team through our annual integrated group audit planning process. Our audits should be highly value adding and provide clarity to the business, ensuring they understand the root causes of any material issues identified. 

You will

• Deliver audits end to end, including planning, scoping, drafting terms of reference, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork, and testing
• Analyse, grade, and clearly report audit findings, with ownership of actions through to closure
• Develop and execute audit test plans, including interviews and evidence‑based testing
• Support wider assurance activities, including maintaining audit and actions records, leadership reporting, and engagement with other lines of defence
• Contribute to broader Assurance team objectives, including compliance programmes (e.g. Operations Compliance Self‑Assessment and business separation/SLC42) and ad hoc work as directed by senior assurance leadership

You have

• Proven experience in auditing, including the practical application of audit techniques and development of effective testing plans
• Strong knowledge of the UK legal and regulatory framework, including statutory licence obligations and corporate governance requirements
• Clear understanding of risk management, business governance, internal controls, and assurance/defence models
• Good working knowledge of electricity distribution network operations
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships

Essential requirement: Full, current UK driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 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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