Internal Auditor

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Audit Team within Finance and Commercial Services at Sheffield City Council seeks an enthusiastic professional to manage the full lifecycle of internal audit reviews.

You will hold a relevant technical qualification (AAT or part-qualified CCAB/CIA), demonstrate strong numeracy and interpersonal skills, and work with colleagues across the organisation to provide robust, evidence-based assurance and practical recommendations. Hybrid working applies.

Qualifications

• Qualified in AAT or part-qualified CCAB/CIA or equivalent.
• Experience in audit or financial environments.
• Commitment to professional development and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of internal audit reviews.
• Agree scope, undertake fieldwork, discuss findings and issue reports.
• Provide risk-based assurance and practical recommendations.

Education

AAT

CCAB (part-qualified)

CIA (part-qualified)

Job description

Finance and Commercial Services helps Sheffield City Council manage public resources effectively by maintaining strong financial control, promoting value for money and providing high quality financial and commercial advice. Within the service, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal control, helping services improve and supporting the Council to deliver better outcomes for the people of Sheffield.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our Internal Audit Team within Finance and Commercial Services. You will bring a relevant technical qualification, such as AAT, part-qualified CCAB, part-qualified CIA or another relevant professional qualification, training or experience gained in an audit or financial environment. You will be committed to continuing professional development and able to demonstrate an awareness of professional standards, emerging risks and best practice.

Working in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), you will manage the full lifecycle of internal audit reviews. This will include agreeing the scope, undertaking fieldwork, discussing findings, securing agreement to recommendations and issuing final reports. Throughout each review, you will apply risk-based audit approaches and professional techniques consistently to provide robust, evidence-based assurance.

Your work will cover the full breadth of the Council’s operations, resources, services and responsibilities, providing varied opportunities to develop your knowledge and make a positive contribution across the organisation.

You will work confidently with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, providing assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control arrangements. Where improvements are required, you will communicate clear and practical recommendations that support better service delivery.

You will have strong analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills, with high levels of numeracy and literacy. You will be able to prioritise competing tasks effectively and build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

The post is based in Sheffield city centre. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, subject to service needs, and occasional site visits may be required.

Interviews are scheduled for November 2026

For informal queries, please contact Peter Carr -

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.