3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
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Deliver a portfolio of risk-based, complex and/or high-profile internal audits in accordance with the Council’s Internal Audit Plan and methodology, and in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards, the Application Note: Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector, and the Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in the UK Public Sector.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
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Deliver complex and high-profile internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across finance, housing, social care, procurement, and commercial operations.
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Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations.
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Plan and prioritise workloads to ensure delivery within budget and performance targets.
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Monitor implementation of agreed audit actions and report progress.
Essential Experience Required
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Extensive experience leading and delivering complex internal audit reviews in line with professional standards.
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
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Significant leadership and people management experience, including performance management and staff development.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Essential Qualifications Required
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Educated to degree level or equivalent.
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Professionally qualified in a relevant finance or internal audit discipline, including one or more of the following:
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CCAB Accountant
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CMIIA
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CIA
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IAP
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QIAL.
Additional information to note
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Working hours: 35 hours per week
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Placement duration 3 months with possible extension
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Interviews will be held via teams on 28th and 29th May
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We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 19TH May 2026, apply ASAP.
Deliver a portfolio of risk-based, complex and/or high-profile internal audits in accordance with the Council’s Internal Audit Plan and methodology, and in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards, the Application Note: Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector, and the Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in the UK Public Sector
