Senior Auditor
Location – Remote, with occasional travel to client sites
Salary – £33,143 - £41,771 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time
37 hours per week with flexible working
About SWAP
SWAP Internal Audit Services is an award-winning, not-for-profit internal audit partnership providing high-quality, cost-effective assurance services to public sector organisations across the UK. We are proud of the role we play in helping our partners strengthen governance, manage risk and improve internal control. As a remote-first organisation, we offer flexible ways of working, a supportive team culture and opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to public services.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Auditor, you will take the lead on a range of risk-based internal audit assignments across our partner organisations. You will work with colleagues and clients to review governance, risk management and control arrangements, produce clear and practical recommendations, and help organisations improve the way they work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong technical skills with sound judgement, effective communication and a collaborative approach.
In this role, you will:
· plan, scope and deliver internal audit assignments in line with agreed objectives, methodology and professional standards;
· identify and evaluate key risks and controls, undertake proportionate testing and maintain clear, evidence-based working papers;
· analyse evidence, apply professional judgement and reach balanced conclusions on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control;
· prepare clear, concise reports that set out findings, risk implications and practical recommendations;
· build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating with clarity, credibility and professionalism;
· manage your workload effectively, delivering high-quality work to deadline and adapting to changing priorities where required;
· contribute to continuous improvement by sharing learning, supporting consistency of practice and maintaining your professional knowledge through CPD;
· use appropriate audit techniques, data and insight to support effective, proportionate and value-adding audit work; and
· Occasional travel to client sites is required for this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss adjustments or practical arrangements relating to travel.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role requirements. This can be accessed via www.swapaudit.co.uk/careers
What you’ll need
Essential criteria
· Experience of planning and delivering internal audit assignments, including assessing risks and controls, testing evidence and reporting findings.
· A sound understanding of internal audit principles, governance, risk management and internal control.
· Ability to analyse information, apply professional judgement and produce clear, evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
· Ability to manage and prioritise work effectively, with appropriate support where needed, and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
· A relevant internal audit qualification (for example CMIIA or CIA), or the ability to work towards a professional qualification.
· Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.
· Full right to work in the UK.
It would also be helpful if you have
· Experience of internal audit within local government or the wider public sector.
· Experience of using data analytics or other audit tools to support delivery and insight.
· Knowledge of IT audit, systems controls or digital risks.
Benefits of Working for SWAP
· A flexible, remote-first working culture supported by collaborative systems and tools.
· Opportunities for professional development and internal progression.
· Professional training and Institute of Internal Auditors membership.
· Enhanced family-friendly, sickness absence and annual leave provisions.
· Volunteer leave to support a cause or organisation that matters to you.
· Access to the People’s Pension Scheme, with additional life insurance.
· Health and wellbeing support and initiatives, including access to Occupational Health services and an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources.
· Access to employer-funded optional benefits, including Medicash healthcare cash plan or CSSC membership.
· Tailored equipment to help you work comfortably and effectively.
· A friendly, supportive team environment with a relaxed dress code.
· Opportunities to take part in company events and learning days.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our profession or workforce. SWAP is accredited under the Disability Confident Scheme and actively encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support this.
If you are interested in this role but do not meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experience are a good match.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to public services while continuing to develop professionally, we would welcome your application.
To apply
Please submit your application which must include:
· Your CV and
· A covering letter or supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and personal qualities make you a strong candidate.
If you would find it easier to apply in an alternative format, please contact us to discuss this at [email protected]
We recognise that some candidates may use digital or assistive tools to help prepare their application. If you use AI tools to support your application, please briefly tell us how they were used.SWAP reserves the right to offer an alternative role where a candidate’s skills, experience and interests are considered a better match for another suitable vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
