Auditor

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Port Talbot is seeking a motivated Auditor to support the Internal Audit Plan. The role includes conducting risk-based audits and providing advisory services. Ideal candidates will have internal audit experience, communication skills, and ideally CIA or AAT qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and several benefits including generous leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering risk-based internal audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional advice delivery at all council levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of the Council's Internal Audit Plan.
• Undertake risk-based internal audit activities.
• Make recommendations to improve governance and risk management.

Skills

Experience of working in Internal Audit

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with staff

Education

CIA or AAT qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05057 Date posted 29/01/2026 Application closing date 23/02/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £33,699 - £37,280 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance Attachments Auditor REQ05057 JDPS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as an Auditor.

Internal Audit are a highly respected inhouse team providing internal audit, counter fraud, investigation and advisory services to Neath Port Talbot Council.

As an Auditor, you will assist in the provision of the Council’s Internal Audit Plan by undertaking a range of risk-based internal audit activity (both financial and non-financial) as directed by the Audit Manager.

No week within Internal Audit is ever the same! The Auditor role will give you the opportunity to make a real difference by providing advice to management from across the Council, through making recommendations to improve governance, risk management and control frameworks.

About you:

Do you have:

• Experience of working in Internal Audit and delivery of risk-based internal audits;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; and
• The ability to engage with and provide high quality advice to staff at all levels of the Council in a professional manner?

Ideally you will be CIA or AAT qualified or actively working towards either of these qualifications.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life:

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance;
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution;
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too);
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure;
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment;
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme; and
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a Council that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Steph Payne, Audit Manager on:

Phone: [phone] or

Email: [e-mail]

DBS requirements: This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.