Internal Auditor

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is recruiting an Internal Auditor to support risk management and financial processes across client sites in the South West. The role welcomes graduates or professionals seeking a career change with the right mindset and potential for growth.

The team offers flexible working arrangements, including home-based work and offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare, with travel to client sites as needed. Interview date: 22/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or finance is an advantage.
• Open to graduates or professionals seeking a career change with the right mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse systems and processes, offer insights, and recommend improvements.
• Travel to client sites across the South West may be required.

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

• Have you thought about a career in Internal Audit?
• Are you naturally curious, able to spot potential risks, and think critically about how they can be managed?
• Are you able to analyse systems and processes, offer insights, and recommend improvements?
• Do you have skills or interests in areas like IT, Cyber Security, Finance, Fraud, Procurement, or Human Resources that you’d like to apply in a new way?
• Do you enjoy working both independently and collaboratively?

If this sounds like you - and you value a healthy work/life balance - then this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for new team members to join us at as an Internal Auditor.

About The Team & Role

While experience in internal audit, risk management, or finance is an advantage, we’re primarily looking for Individuals with the right mindset, personality and potential to thrive in the role. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a professional looking to make a career change, or you’re experienced in a different field, we would welcome your application.

You will be fully supported in developing your career with us, with opportunities for progression through our pay and grading structure.

We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a combination of the option to work from home as well as at our offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Travel to client sites across the South West may also be required from time to time.

Interview date: 22/09/2026

Please note that this a career graded role, there are two grades attached to this role and pay will reflect qualifications and experience levels.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that this role is not eligible for skilled worker Visa sponsorship.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.