Job Description

You will provide a high quality, independent, objective internal audit service to our clients that adds value as well as helps ensure their business is managed both efficiently and cost effectively. You will undertake planned audits using a risk-based approach, lead on delivering aspects of the audit plan and deliver more complex audit work. You will audit all aspects of our clients' business and the post will require you to effectively evaluate a system or process, identify the key controls and an appropriate testing strategy to confirm their effectiveness, as well as draft and agree your own reports with senior management, all with the support of Audit Management. You will also have the opportunity to support the Audit Managers with team management and staff development to aid your own progression. As you continue to develop and thrive professionally, you will keep striving to explore new ways of improving our approach to audit and associated working practices.

What you'll get in return

You will enjoy a range of benefits including: remote working, salary sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced and self-sufficient auditor, who always takes care to deliver high quality audits to the highest standards of accuracy, on budget and within agreed deadlines, with appropriate Audit Manager Support. You need to be able to effectively co-ordinate, check and challenge the audit work of colleagues or contractors, to ensure it is ready for review before being given to the Audit Manager. Effective communication, committing to and demonstrating our organization’s values and behaviors is essential for this role, as you will be liaising with the Council’s internal and external stakeholders. Internal audit experience is essential for this role and it will be advantageous if that experience is within a Local Government setting. Full and current membership of AAT, or part qualified with current membership of IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA (or equivalent) is essential. We will consider contributing to the repayment of fees to your current employer, if you still have commitments arising from study provided by them.