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Internal Auditor
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 267 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Internal Auditor
Location: Hampshire (Public Sector / Local Authority)
Contract: 3 months initial (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Rates: (Inside IR35)
PAYE: £267.36 per day
Umbrella: £350 per day
Working Arrangements:
Office attendance required on Day 1 in Winchester for induction and laptop issue.
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements may follow.
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS required.
Key Requirements (Mandatory)
MUST have Local Authority internal audit experience (applications without this will not be considered).
External auditors will not be considered.
Qualified Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) Level 4 or equivalent relevant qualification.
Enhanced understanding of risk-based auditing in the UK Public Sector.
Job Purpose
To take direct responsibility for delivering high-quality internal audit reviews across a diverse portfolio of public sector organisations. The role involves advising on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, helping clients meet business objectives, and managing risks effectively.
Essential Requirements
Local Authority internal audit experience.
Proven ability to produce high-quality audit reports.
Experience in risk-based approaches to audit.
Skilled at assessing internal controls and devising testing strategies.
Supervisory skills including coaching, giving/receiving feedback.
Ability to manage audits to time and budget.
Confident with electronic systems, spreadsheets, and audit software.
Strong analytical ability to scrutinise complex datasets.
Demonstrated continuous professional development since qualification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional presentation, customer care, and confidentiality awareness.
Flexible and prepared to work additional hours when required.
Main Responsibilities
Auditing
Lead the delivery of internal audit reviews across the South of England.
Apply a risk-based approach to design audit programmes and test control frameworks.
Form opinions on internal control adequacy and provide assurance to senior stakeholders.
Negotiate actions, agree timescales, and assign responsibilities for control improvements.
Undertake and supervise audit certification of grant claims in line with requirements.
Contribute to practice development by designing new audit approaches.
Team Working & Management
Plan and coordinate workloads to deliver audit plans within deadlines.
Supervise and coach junior staff, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Planning & Reporting
Schedule, plan, and agree audit assignments with clients.
Produce clear documentation and evidence to support audit opinions.
Draft reports in line with professional and internal quality standards.
Communication
Engage with clients to ensure audit objectives are understood.
Deliver audit findings clearly, highlighting key risks and impacts.
Participation
Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas to enhance service delivery.
Corporate & Statutory Initiatives
Apply corporate and departmental policies and maintain awareness of statutory requirements.
Additional Information
The Internal Audit function supports a wide range of public sector bodies, including:
County, District, and Borough Councils
Offices of Police and Crime Commissioners
Police Constabularies/Forces
Fire AuthoritiesBefore You Apply
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