Senior Auditor

North Kesteven District Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to enhance governance and service improvement efforts. You will report to the audit committee, assess risk management and governance structures, and support the head of internal audit. The ideal candidate holds an audit qualification and has significant experience. Apply by August 3, 2025, for a role that demands high standards of integrity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal auditing is essential.
• You must understand and apply Global Internal Audit Standards.
• You should maintain the currency of your knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the audit committee and senior management.
• Understand and assess governance structures, risk management, and control environments.
• Support the head of internal audit and manage staff.

Skills

Audit qualification or significant relevant experience

Ability to apply Global Internal Audit Standards

Strong communication skills

Highly analytical

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Senior Auditor
Full-time (37 hours) – Permanent
Grade C2 and salary £37,035 to £40,476 per annum

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced senior auditor professional to join the internal audit team; This post puts you at the heart of promoting and developing good governance and service improvement across all the council’s interests. This is critical in supporting the delivery of the Council’s corporate plans.

Job Requirements:
• Audit qualification and or significant relevant experience in internal auditing.
• The ability to understand and apply the Global Internal Audit Standards in all the work you do.
• Undertake continuing professional development and maintain the currency of your knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of behaviour, performance quality, credibility and integrity in all your work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting directly to the audit committee and senior management, the role involves understanding and assessing the council’s governance structures, risk management and control environments.
• The role includes supporting the head of internal audit through attendance at audit committees and management of staff.
• Act as an advocate for the internal audit service and profession, presents a positive image and has a positive outlook to audit work and the profession.

Key Attributes:
• Highly analytical
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and organise own workload with minimum supervision
• Highly organised, confident, ethical and conscientious person

You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail, concentration, focus and ethics when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the internal audit plan. And show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you know you have what it takes to work as a senior auditor supporting the council achieve its objectives, this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Matt Waller Head of Internal Audit on 01529 414155.

To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

The closing date for all applications is 3 August 2025
The interview date will be 15 August 2025