Assistant Auditor

Suffolk County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Suffolk is looking for an Assistant Auditor. The role involves supporting the Audit team by preparing and conducting audits. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, along with effective IT and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Keen commitment and desire to develop professionally.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow internal deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support with preparing and assisting with audits.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Identify and define non-compliance issues.
• Obtain and analyse evidence.
• Contribute to meetings and document testing results.
• Propose actions and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Job description

• East Suffolk Council Lowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Job Description

• East Suffolk Council Lowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT

• £24,790 - £25,183 per annum

• 37 hours per week

• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Audit Team as an Assistant Auditor

The role:

Working as part of the Audit team within Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud Services you will support with preparing and assisting with carrying out audits as required within the annual Audit Plan and also carry out administrative duties as and when required under the direction of senior Internal Audit Staff.

You will perform audit activities under supervision including:

• Documenting processes and procedures

• Identifying and defining non-compliance or other issues

• Obtaining and analysing evidence

• Contributing to meetings

• Documenting and summarising testing results in working papers

• Proposing actions and recommendations

As part of the role you will be develop and maintain relationships with the wider council, work to internal deadlines whilst promoting and upholding the organisational values.

What you will need:

To be successful in this role, you will need to be analytical with exceptional attention to detail. Strong IT skills are required as well as effective communication skills.

As this is an entry level role, keen commitment and desire to develop and commit to your own training and development is required.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.

• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Frances Wykes, Assistant Internal Audit Manager by [e-mail] or Laura Fuller, Internal Audit Services Manager by [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30pm 17 August 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 1 September 2025

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification - Assistant Audior

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).

About Us

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits