Career Grade Auditor

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Ipswich is seeking a candidate for the Internal Auditor role. This position offers an opportunity to train as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The successful candidate will work under experienced staff and will have excellent professional development support. This role includes flexible working opportunities and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements

Subsidised parking

Public transport discounts

Free swimming

Personal and professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in Internal Audit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance on risk management and internal control processes.
• Undertake various audit assignments and projects.

Skills

Inquisitive nature

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Do you have an enquiring and inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a professional career in Internal Audit? Ipswich Borough Council currently have an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the team and train as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to study and obtain a professional qualification through the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and develop a career within Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

The role of Internal Audit is to provide independent assurance that an organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. The Council will support you to undertake a variety of audit assignments and projects under the direction of senior Internal Audit staff. As a career grade post, the postholder will progress into the post of Auditor (Grade 7) on successful completion of the CIA qualification and relevant practical experience.

Qualifications and entry requirements

• To meet the entry requirements to study for the CIA, you should hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or have experience working in Internal Audit.
• You will be naturally inquisitive and have good communication skills.

Development and study

The CIA qualification must be completed in three years and the successful candidate will be supported to achieve this with part-time study alongside on the job training and development.

Benefits

• Salary suitable with field
• Career average pension scheme
• Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• Subsidised parking
• Public transport discounts
• Free swimming, cycle purchase scheme
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to work with great colleagues

Additional information

For more information about this role please contact Michelle Emmens [phone] or via email [e-mail]. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification.

Selection process

The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held on 27/11/2025. The assessment interview process will be carried out in person at Grafton House, Ipswich. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please note CVs are not accepted.