Internal Audit Specialist — Flexible Hours & Impact

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Mindfulness workshops

Costco membership

Discount gym memberships

Travel discounts with Arriva

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced audit professional to undertake complex, risk-based audits across a wide range of services. You will provide independent assurance, insight and challenge to support good governance and continuous improvement.

Join our Business Assurance function to influence decision-making, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development in a fast-paced, public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, governance or a related assurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits with professional care, adhering to standards and the Audit Manual.
• Collaborate with senior management to agree on audit approaches and recommend improvements.
• Assist in designing and updating audit plans and programmes.
• Monitor the Whistle Blowing hotline and Audit mailbox, ensuring timely responses.
• Stay updated on developments in finance, auditing, and risk management.
• Provide assurance to senior management by assessing compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Deliver audit assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk management

Governance frameworks

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Planning and organisation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Audit software

Education

Professional qualification (IIA/CCAB)

Tools

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced audit professional to undertake complex, risk-based audits across a wide range of services. You will provide independent assurance, insight and challenge to support good governance and continuous improvement.

Join our Business Assurance function to influence decision-making, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development in a fast-paced, public-sector environment.