Senior Auditor

Wiltshire Council; England; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental auditing agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Auditor to conduct risk-based internal audits across local government clients. This remote role offers flexible working with opportunities for travel to client sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of internal audit experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours and professional training.

Benefits

Flexible working and remote-first culture

Professional training and IIA membership

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' internal audit experience.
• Good understanding of internal auditing principles and IT audit practices.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audit reviews.
• Prepare well-structured audit reports with clear findings.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders across all levels.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Understanding of auditing in Local Government

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage workload independently

Education

Qualified Internal Auditor (CMIIA, CIA) or eligible for CIA qualification

2:1 degree in any discipline

Job description

Salary

£37,035 - £40,476 per annum (dependent on experience)
Progression Grade (for less experienced applicants): £32,115 - £36,124

Hours

Full time

Contract

Permanent

Location

Remote (with occasional travel to client sites)

About SWAP

SWAP Internal Audit Services is a highly regarded, not-for-profit internal audit partnership delivering cost-effective, high-quality internal audit services to a wide range of public sector clients across the UK. We help organisations improve governance, manage risk effectively, and strengthen internal controls. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team and are now seeking a Senior Auditor with proven internal audit experience and a background in local government auditing.

About the Role

As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for delivering a range of risk-based internal audit reviews across our partner organisations, with a focus on local government clients. You will work independently and as part of a team to assess governance, risk, and control frameworks, providing assurance and recommendations that support continuous improvement. This is a remote-working role, with the opportunity to work at Partner sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audit reviews in line with the audit plan.
• Conduct audits independently and support junior team members where appropriate.
• Prepare well-structured audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders across all levels of our partner organisations.
• Develop and apply data analytics and agile auditing techniques.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit practices and methodologies.
• Maintain professional knowledge, undertaking relevant CPD and training.
• Occasionally travel to client sites as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years' internal audit experience, including an understanding of auditing in Local Government.
• Qualified Internal Auditor (CMIIA, CIA) OR eligible to enter the CIA qualification route:
  • 2:1 degree in any discipline, OR
  • Internal Audit Practitioner designation within the last 3 years, OR
  • 5+ years of relevant internal audit experience
• Good understanding of internal auditing principles and IT audit practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and deliver to deadlines.
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle (for occasional site visits).

What We Offer

• Flexible working and remote-first culture.
• Opportunities for further development and internal promotion.
• Professional training and IIA membership.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the People's Pension Scheme.
• Membership to the CSSC scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Casual dress and a friendly, supportive team environment.
• On-site parking at some locations.
• Participation in company events and learning days.

Disability Confident

SWAP is accredited under the Disability Confident Scheme and actively encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

Find out more and apply

It's easy to apply - just send us:

• Your CV
• A covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification and addressing the pre-screening questions.

Please note: Applications without both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

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