Audit Assistant

Staffordshire County Council; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks an ambitious individual for an Internal Audit role. You will assess systems and processes across various services, develop relationships, and provide trusted advice. The role allows for hybrid working, offering flexibility to work from home while ensuring the effective operation of services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, playing a vital part in maintaining integrity and accountability within the council.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to explain detailed information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of working logically and methodically.
• Motivated to develop a sound understanding of internal audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with auditees to plan and prepare for audits.
• Develop audit work programmes in consultation with auditees and Audit Managers.
• Complete internal audits across Staffordshire, including site visits.
• Document audit findings and prepare high quality reports.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Logical and methodical work approach

Motivation to develop understanding of internal audit principles

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious individual to join our well respected and supportive Internal Audit Team, so if you are looking to progress your career in audit, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

In this role, you will work across all of the Council's range of services, critically assessing systems and processes to ensure objectives are achieved. This is a great opportunity to develop relations with business areas throughout the organisation and be a source of trusted advice.

As part of our risk based compliance programme you will focus on visiting schools and other Council and public sector partners' sites across Staffordshire - offering variety, challenge and the chance to make a real impact.

You will have an office base in Stafford, and we currently operate hybrid working, so there is flexibility for you to work from home, subject to service requirements.

Main Responsibilities

You will be required to:

• Liaise with auditees to plan and prepare for audits.
• Develop audit work programmes in consultation with auditees and Audit Managers.
• Complete internal audits across Staffordshire, including site visits.
• Document audit findings and prepare high quality reports.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to auditees, both verbally and in writing.
• Support the prevention and detection of fraud through proactive exercises and investigations.
• Offer advice on risk and controls in response to ad hoc enquiries, working closely with your Audit colleagues.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to:

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain detailed information to stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Work logically and methodically, taking initiative to meet critical deadlines
• Be motivated to develop a sound understanding of internal audit principles and modern audit techniques

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9 March 2026.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Heather Woolley, Audit Manager at [e-mail] or Susan Bluck, Audit Manager, at [e-mail].

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy.

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

Our recruitment process

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.