Principal Auditor

Flintshire County Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly and work-life balance

Hybrid working (role specific)

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts across UK retailers

Job summary

Flintshire County Council seeks a Principal Auditor to support and develop the Internal Audit Service, providing strategic, independent assurance and advisory input to strengthen governance and internal control across the authority.

The role requires experience in risk-based auditing, data analytics, and use of digital/AI-enabled tools, with strong leadership and stakeholder management. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified CMIIA or CCAB member.
• Experience in risk-based auditing and data analytics.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
• Welsh speaking and writing skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the Internal Audit Plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide independent assurance, insight and advice to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Develop governance, risk management and internal control across the authority.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Data analytics

Advisory work

Digital/AI-enabled tools

People management

Leadership

Analytical

Investigative

Problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

CMIIA or CCAB qualification

Tools

Digital/AI-enabled tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Principal Auditor to support and develop the Internal Audit Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor who can think strategically across the whole authority, providing independent assurance, insight and advice that strengthens governance, risk management and internal control.

The successful candidate will bring strong people management, leaderships, analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge. Experience of risk-based auditing, data analytics, advisory work and the use of digital and AI-enabled tools is essential.

Working closely with senior managers, you will help deliver the Internal Audit Plan, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the achievement of the Audit Plan. We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, commercially aware, innovative and able to see the bigger picture across services and organisational priorities.

Applicants must be a qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA) or hold a recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent). Welsh speaking and writing skills are desirable.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can combine technical audit expertise with excellent interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, innovation and a passion for helping the Council deliver better outcomes for its communities.

As one of the largest employers in Flintshire, we offer a minimum of 34 days' (pro rata)annual leave including bank holidays, increasing up to 41 days (pro rata)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous family friendly and work-life balance schemes
• Hybrid working (role specific)
• Access to a range of development opportunities
• Free employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts across UK retailers.

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of flexible working including the possibility of part time working.