Retail Auditor
Field-Based/Remote / Full-Time / Permanent
About the Role
An established organisation is seeking a Retail Auditor to support effective stock control and operational compliance across its estate. This field-based role plays a key part in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting profitability through accurate auditing and insightful reporting.
Working independently across a portfolio of sites, you will carry out structured audits, analyse stock data, and work collaboratively with operational stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Regular travel is required, and the role suits someone who is highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working autonomously.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular stock audits in line with agreed audit schedules
- Reconcile physical stock against electronic point-of-sale and stock systems
- Identify, investigate, and clearly report variances, shrinkage, and wastage
- Review stock handling and control practices, highlighting potential risks
- Analyse data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement
- Ensure compliance with internal stock control policies and procedures
- Liaise with operational and regional management teams to support best practice
- Verify deliveries against documentation and report discrepancies
- Maintain clear, accurate audit records and reports
- Provide practical, actionable recommendations to improve controls and margins
Skills & Experience:
- Strong numerical and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
- Previous experience in a retail, hospitality, or multi-site environment
- Exposure to stock auditing, stock control, or compliance-based roles
- Confident using EPOS and stock management systems
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Well organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
Benefits & Package:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Mileage and business travel expenses covered
- Mobile phone bill covered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee well being and assistance programme
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