Senior Audit Officer – Data & Compliance Lead (Hybrid, Travel)

Sellick Partnership; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Civil service pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Senior Audit Officer for a permanent role in Bristol with hybrid working. The role supports a public sector client, focusing on audits and data accuracy across providers, with travel across England required including overnight stays.

You will lead audits, oversee colleagues, and report findings to providers and internal teams. A relevant audit or accountancy qualification is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background of working as an Internal Auditor, in particular leading on Audits.
• Experience of leading Audits within the Higher education sector or wider public sector is desired.
• Strong numerical and data skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of creating Audit programmes.
• A relevant qualification in audit or accountancy is ideal, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and reviews, assessing the accuracy of data and the effectiveness of underlying systems and processes.
• Direct and oversee the work of colleagues working on the audit.
• Work closely with provider staff and act as the primary point of contact, including conducting face to face meetings.
• Report findings both to providers and to colleagues internally.

Skills

Internal Auditor

Lead Audits

Data analysis

Communication skills

Audit programmes

Education

Audit qualification

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Senior Audit Officer for a permanent role in Bristol with hybrid working. The role supports a public sector client, focusing on audits and data accuracy across providers, with travel across England required including overnight stays.

You will lead audits, oversee colleagues, and report findings to providers and internal teams. A relevant audit or accountancy qualification is preferred but not essential.