Internal Auditor
at H&T GroupWe're looking for an Internal Auditor to cover the Scotland region. At H&T, you'll join a passionate team working together at the UK's leading pawnbroker and one of the top 10 jewellery and watch retailers. We offer a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages professional growth, and celebrates the contributions of every colleague. 💷 Salary: £35,516 Per Annum 📍 Location: Field Based Scotland region. 🕒 Job Type: Full Time - Permanent About The Role We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Store Auditor to join our Internal Audit function. This is a field‑based role covering the Scotland area, where you will ensure that our stores and specialist departments operate safely, efficiently, and in line with required standards. You will conduct detailed audits, investigate potential issues, and provide clear recommendations that support continuous improvement across the business. This role includes auditing retail stores as well as specialist departments. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct audits across stores within the Southern & East Midlands regions, reviewing inventory accuracy, compliance, and operational procedures.
- Verify the existence and accuracy of pledge, retail, and cash inventory.
- Audit processes within specialist departments, supporting stock counts and reconciliations.
- Review compliance across key areas including Know Your Customer (KYC), contractual documentation, health & safety, and security controls.
- Ensure all security procedures and equipment use meet required standards.
- Work collaboratively with store teams to agree action plans that address issues identified during audits.
- Produce clear, evidence‑based audit reports using audit software.
- Escalate significant operational concerns such as serious health & safety risks or suspected fraud.
- Support additional business activities such as store acquisitions and centralised stock counts when required. Essential Requirements
- Strong commitment to professional and ethical standards.
- Ability to work independently or within a small team.
- Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to plan and manage your own schedule.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident engaging with colleagues at all levels.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region and stay overnight when necessary.
- Full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle. What We Offer At H&T, we're proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes far beyond the basics. From day one, you'll receive full training and ongoing development to support your growth, with clear pathways for career progression. We recognise and reward your commitment too with a salary increase upon successful completion of your training, and 94% of our store colleagues reach the next salary stage within 15 months of joining us. Benefits We foster a supportive and inclusive team environment where your contributions are genuinely valued. Your wellbeing is important to us, which is why our benefits include:
- 30 days of holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with length of service
- Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days to suit your lifestyle
- Access to a private healthcare plan
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
- Preferential currency exchange rates
- Generous staff discounts – up to 25% off jewellery and high-end watches
- Incentive schemes to reward your achievements
- Exclusive discounts at leading retailers via our employee perks portal Ready to join a company that puts people first? Apply today and start your journey with H&T - where your contribution truly matters to us, our customers and our local communities.
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