Senior Auditor

37 hours per week | 09:00 17:30 Start: 05/05/2026 | End: 28/07/2026 Basic DBS required We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Auditor to join a well-established Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud team within a local authority environment.

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This role sits within a structured career-grade audit function and requires a confident auditor capable of delivering complex audit assignments with minimal supervision.

The Role You will lead and deliver internal audit reviews across a range of council services, providing assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering audit assignments across operational and corporate services Testing, evaluating, and documenting internal controls Identifying risks and control weaknesses, providing practical recommendations Producing high-quality audit reports for senior stakeholders Presenting findings to Service Managers, Heads of Service, and senior leadership Supporting audit committees and providing ongoing assurance reporting Supervising and supporting junior auditors where required Contributing to fraud investigations, ad hoc reviews, and consultancy work About You We are looking for someone who can operate at Senior Auditor level (Band 7/8 equivalent), with: Minimum 3 years experience in public sector audit or a related field Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks Experience delivering xwzovoh complex audits independently Excellent analytical and report-writing skills Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff (desirable) Ideally qualified or part-qualified (IIA, CIA, CCAB or equivalent) Whats on Offer £25.00 per hour 37 hours per week Immediate start Exposure to a broad range of public sector audit work Opportunity to work within a high-performing audit team