Trainee Internal Auditor
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (38.75 hours per week)
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Hybrid - a mixture of office and home working (3 days office, 2 from home) with some regional travel.
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + (£4,000 Annual Car Allowance)
At Dignity Funerals, we are committed to providing exceptional care to the families we serve. As the UK’s only vertically integrated end-of-life service provider, we operate with compassion, integrity, and dedication to the highest standards. To further this support, we are looking for a Trainee Internal Auditor to join our Assurance team, ensuring that our business continues to operate with transparency, accountability, and excellence.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will assist in conducting internal audits, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. This role aims to support the Internal Audit team in identifying areas for improvement and enhancing the overall effectiveness of Dignity’s operations.
This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyse complex information, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all audit activities. We also value empathy, pragmatism, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring that our audit function supports and strengthens the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in planning and conducting internal audits across functional areas, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls by analysing processes, identifying potential risks, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and governance.
Collect, review, and analyse audit evidence—including financial data, operational metrics, and documentation—to support accurate and insightful audit findings.
Prepare clear, detailed audit reports that outline key findings, implications, and practical, value-driven recommendations.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, offering guidance and ensuring corrective actions are effectively executed.
Contribute to the development and refinement of audit programs, methodologies, and procedures to address evolving risks and business needs.
What we're looking for
A motivated individual with a keen interest in auditing and finance, and a willingness to grow within a dynamic, compliance-focused environment.
Any hands-on experience in auditing or finance, gained through internships, academic projects, or similar roles, is preferred.
Involvement in projects related to auditing, risk management, or financial analysis.
Exposure to evaluating and implementing internal controls within an organisational setting.
A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, providing a strong theoretical foundation in auditing standards, financial principles, and business operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and well-developed organisational skills.
A proactive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
A full UK driving licence is required, as occasional travel to sites (less than 10% of the time) may be necessary.
Why Join Us?
At Dignity Funerals, we recognise that working in the funeral sector is more than just a profession—it is a vocation that demands compassion, integrity, and dedication. Our internal audit function plays a critical role in upholding our values, ensuring that we operate to the highest standards and deliver the best possible service to the families who rely on us.
In return, we offer a supportive and professional environment, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to be part of a business that truly makes a difference.
If you are a detail-oriented and ethical auditor looking to apply your skills in a company with a meaningful purpose, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something truly important.
What we provide to you…
Annual salary of up to £30,000.
£4,000 Annual Car Allowance.
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
Life Assurance X2 Annual Salary.
Free On-Site Parking.
Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.
What are the next steps?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.
FCA Regulation Statement
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
