Internal Auditor - Governance, Risk & Assurance (Hybrid)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Costco membership

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts (Arriva)

Flexible working

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Business Assurance team, offering a clear development pathway in internal audit, risk and assurance. You'll work across a broad range of services and external clients, reviewing processes, evaluating controls and making recommendations to improve governance and operational efficiency.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career, with progression through career grades, involvement in audit planning and

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a professional environment and delivering work to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• An understanding of governance, risk management, financial procedures, data protection or audit principles would be advantageous.
• Qualifications appropriate to the grade level, with opportunities and support for professional development and progression.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and building positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Delivering internal audit and assurance assignments in line with professional auditing standards.
• Reviewing processes, systems and controls to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducting interviews, surveys and information gathering with clients and stakeholders.
• Preparing clear evidence-based working papers, audit findings and reports.
• Supporting the development and delivery of audit plans and programmes.
• Assessing compliance with policies, regulations and best practice.
• Providing practical recommendations that help improve governance and operational performance.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, managers and external clients.
• Maintaining professional development and keeping up to date with developments in audit, governance and risk management.

Skills

Audit experience

Governance & risk

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Business Assurance team, offering a clear development pathway in internal audit, risk and assurance. You'll work across a broad range of services and external clients, reviewing processes, evaluating controls and making recommendations to improve governance and operational efficiency.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career, with progression through career grades, involvement in audit planning and