Senior Auditor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Auditor to support the London Borough of Bexley's Assurance and Risk team in delivering the Internal Audit Plan. This role involves providing assurance on internal controls and risk management while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive internal audit experience and strong analytical skills. This is a temporary full-time position requiring office attendance twice a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years internal audit experience.
• Public sector and school audit experience highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis skills, including data mining.
• Ability to evaluate risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Heads of Service.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Sound knowledge of audit methodologies and relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in using technology to support audit delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council’s internal control risk management and governance frameworks.
• Plan research and prepare draft terms of reference for audit assignments for approval.
• Deliver audit work efficiently within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Undertake follow‑up reviews to confirm implementation of audit recommendations.
• Analyse data and perform data mining to support audit conclusions.
• Discuss findings with Heads of Service and Directors.
• Report significant risk, control or governance issues identified during audit work.
• Ensure adherence to Global Internal Auditing Standards and Council policies.
• Remain up to date with relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Support ongoing development of audit processes.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

Data analytics

GAAP

GAAS

SOX

Financial analysis

Financial report interpretation

Internal audits

Mentoring

Analysis skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent)

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor will support the London Borough of Bexley’s Assurance and Risk team in delivering the Internal Audit Plan across a varied portfolio of work. The role involves providing assurance on internal controls governance and risk management while working closely with senior management to drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council’s internal control risk management and governance frameworks.
• Plan research and prepare draft terms of reference for audit assignments for approval by senior audit leaders.
• Deliver audit work efficiently within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Undertake follow‑up reviews to confirm implementation of audit recommendations.
• Analyse data and perform data mining to support audit conclusions.
• Communicate clearly with clients throughout audit engagements and maintain strong working relationships.
• Discuss findings with Heads of Service and Directors, agreeing Management Action Plans.
• Report significant risk, control or governance issues identified during audit work.
• Ensure adherence to Global Internal Auditing Standards and Council policies relating to equality, diversity and health and safety.
• Remain up to date with relevant legislation, audit techniques and professional standards.
• Support ongoing development of audit processes including the use of new technology.
• Manage workload effectively and deal promptly with matters requiring personal attention.
• Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and completing required training.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years internal audit experience.
• Public sector and school audit experience highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and data‑analysis skills, including data mining.
• Ability to evaluate risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Heads of Service.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Sound knowledge of audit methodologies and relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in using technology to support audit delivery.

Required Education

Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent).

Key Skills

• Auditing
• Accounting
• Data analytics
• GAAP
• GAAS
• SOX
• Financial analysis
• Financial report interpretation
• Internal audits
• Mentoring
• Analysis skills

Additional Information

The closing date: 05/12/2025.

This is a temporary 12‑week assignment working 36 hours per week with a requirement to attend Bexley offices twice weekly.

Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent).

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 30 - 30