Auditor

Essential Employment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to oversee complex fraud investigations. This role involves assessing allegations, conducting interviews, and preparing detailed reports. Ideal candidates will have strong decision-making skills and experience in fraud investigations related to housing tenancy and council tax. This is a temporary full-time position offering £200 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering fraud investigations.
• Knowledge of housing tenancy and council tax fraud.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and case files.

Responsibilities

• Assess allegations and referrals, plan investigations, and evaluate evidence.
• Conduct interviews, including under caution (PACE).
• Prepare detailed case files and written reports.
• Recommend outcomes ranging from no further action to prosecution or police referral.
• Contribute to anti-fraud policy, process development, and proactive reviews.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Proactive investigator

Interview conducting skills

Job description

Lead Auditor needed in Manchester Paying £200 per day ref 000A 08FA / 1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to plan and deliver complex, technical, and sensitive fraud investigations. This role focuses on fraud, including housing tenancy and council tax fraud, and requires a proactive investigator with strong decision‑making skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess allegations and referrals, plan investigations, and evaluate evidence
• Conduct interviews, including under caution (PACE)
• Prepare detailed case files and written reports
• Recommend outcomes ranging from no further action to prosecution or police referral
• Contribute to anti‑fraud policy, process development, and proactive reviews