Auditor

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a qualified and experienced senior internal auditor to provide independent, timely and accurate advice from the review of complex information to internal and external customers and clients. This 12-month maternity cover post supports risk-based and compliance audits across the Council and associated bodies.

The successful candidate will write high-quality reports, work to tight deadlines, and operate in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (UK public

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to write reports to a good quality.
• Ability to deliver work within resource and deadlines in line with UK public sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely, and accurate advice from reviews of complex information.
• Deliver risk-based and compliance audits for the Council, maintained schools and associated companies.
• Provide guidance and support to management on risk and control issues.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Qualified internal auditor

Job description

We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced senior internal auditor to provide comprehensive, professionally, independent, timely and accurate advice and conclusions, from the review of complex information, to internal and external customers and clients. This will be a temporary position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

As a Unitary Authority, Blackpool Council provides a diverse range of services to the residents of Blackpool. The internal audit team deliver risk-based and compliance audits to the Council, maintained schools and a number of Council owned companies. The companies include sectors such as housing, leisure, waste and transport. In addition to the work identified in the internal audit plan the team also provide advice and guidance on a wide range of risk and control issues to management including involvement in project groups for significant system changes.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a good communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to write reports to a good quality. You will need to be able to deliver work within resource and deadline to an appropriate level which aligns with the Global Internal Audit Standards (UK public sector). This is a challenging and interesting position and we are looking to appoint a candidate who can effectively demonstrate the commitment, professionalism and objectivity required for this role.

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.