Audit Specialist

Local Government Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in the UK is seeking an Audit Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise related to local government audit, ensuring compliance with evolving requirements. A CCAB qualification is required, alongside strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, with a closing date for applications on January 12, 2026. Diversity is valued, encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of local government audit and evolving requirements.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise supporting PSAA functions.
• Offer proactive advice on audit-related matters.
• Support review of audit fees and ensure compliance with best practices.

Skills

Local audit technical expertise

Primary communication skills

Evidence-based review and judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Job description

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About us

Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is an independent, not‑for‑profit company established by the Local Government Association in 2014. In 2016, PSAA was specified by government as the appointing person under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, responsible for appointing auditors, setting fee scales for opted‑in bodies, overseeing auditor independence, and monitoring audit‑firm contract compliance.

The Government has proposed a statutory Local Audit Office (LAO) to centralise local audit oversight including system coordination, contract management and quality review and PSAA is actively supporting this transition, with our appointing functions expected to migrate to the LAO subject to legislation.

There has never been a more exciting time to work for us. Learn more about us at www.psaa.co.uk

If you would like to have a conversation about the application and interview process, please contact [e-mail] who will arrange for you to have a call.

About the role

The Audit Specialist will be part of a team of six audit subject matter experts within PSAA. Working closely with the Leadership Team, Finance Managers, and fellow Audit Specialists, to provide technical expertise that supports PSAA’s functions.

The position requires good knowledge of local government audit, including professional ethics and regulatory requirements. The Audit Specialist will use their expertise to provide proactive advice/information to the Board, Committees, and PSAA colleagues on relevant audit‑related matters. They provide timely support on emerging developments, ensuring PSAA integrates the latest audit requirements and best practices across its work, and support the review of audit fees, applying relevant guidance, exercising sound judgement, and documenting clear, evidence‑based decisions.

About you

You are a CCAB‑qualified accountant (or equivalent) with current, good knowledge of the local audit regime and its evolving requirements. You communicate clearly making complex technical matters accessible to diverse audiences and deliver accurate outputs under tight deadlines. Highly organised and detail‑driven, you manage multiple priorities. Collaborative and confident at all levels, you are an effective team player who can also work independently, exercising sound judgment and knowing when to seek advice.

You must have the right to work in the UK, PSAA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

To apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.

We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:

• Your accountancy qualification.
• Local audit technical expertise: Current knowledge of local government audit, professional ethics and regulatory requirements; able to translate emerging requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Evidence‑based review & judgment: Ability to assess complex documentation against relevant guidance/policies; form balanced, defensible judgments; record clear rationale.
• Stakeholder engagement & correspondence: Experience leading technical discussions and skilled at building effective relationships and drafting formal correspondence.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates good teamwork, delivers to deadlines and provides cover for peers to ensure continuity.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 12 January 2026

Interview Date: 20‑22 January 2026, interviews will be in‑person

PSAA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Government Relations Services