Job Description
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, (£51,821 - £64,777)
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Lead Commercial Auditor progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Head Office - Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ, average of 2 days a week in office
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Commercial Auditor to join the Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
This role will support the delivery of the annual commercial assurance, contract audit plan, and undertake commercial contract assurance reviews, to assess compliance with commercial contract arrangements, with a view to identifying value leakage and improvement areas.
In addition, you will undertake complex supplier analysis to identify any exceptions and develop a detailed understanding of the commercial arrangements, as well as undertaking trend spotting with our commercial supply with a view of identifying financial and commercial opportunities, working with key external audit partners to support the delivery of the audit plan.
Where you fit in:
As our Lead Commercial Auditor you will;
Carry out commercial contract audits, providing assurance that costs claimed are in line with contracted terms and conditions of the agreement.
Liaise with key business partners gathering intelligence of contract performance, with the objective of defining the scope and objectives, seeking sign off prior to commencing a contract audit.
Undertake and perform detailed data analysis of the costs claimed to ensure they are in line with the contractual obligations including pricing schedules.
Identify commercial control deficiencies, and financial wastage, highlighting any economical sustainable recommendation.
Ensure that audit reports are produced accurately based on robust findings and supporting evidence.
Liaise closely with the Commercial and Managers including the Capital Delivery stakeholders, to discuss progress of audits, seeking guidance and direction on investigative leads and audit findings.
Work with our external audit framework partners to support the audits and help guide internal stakeholders
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Lead Commercial Auditor progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Head Office - Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ, average of 2 days a week in office
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Commercial Auditor to join the Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
This role will support the delivery of the annual commercial assurance, contract audit plan, and undertake commercial contract assurance reviews, to assess compliance with commercial contract arrangements, with a view to identifying value leakage and improvement areas.
In addition, you will undertake complex supplier analysis to identify any exceptions and develop a detailed understanding of the commercial arrangements, as well as undertaking trend spotting with our commercial supply with a view of identifying financial and commercial opportunities, working with key external audit partners to support the delivery of the audit plan.
Where you fit in:
As our Lead Commercial Auditor you will;
Carry out commercial contract audits, providing assurance that costs claimed are in line with contracted terms and conditions of the agreement.
Liaise with key business partners gathering intelligence of contract performance, with the objective of defining the scope and objectives, seeking sign off prior to commencing a contract audit.
Undertake and perform detailed data analysis of the costs claimed to ensure they are in line with the contractual obligations including pricing schedules.
Identify commercial control deficiencies, and financial wastage, highlighting any economical sustainable recommendation.
Ensure that audit reports are produced accurately based on robust findings and supporting evidence.
Liaise closely with the Commercial and Managers including the Capital Delivery stakeholders, to discuss progress of audits, seeking guidance and direction on investigative leads and audit findings.
Work with our external audit framework partners to support the audits and help guide internal stakeholders
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Commercial Auditor position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.