Auditor

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as an Auditor.

Internal Audit are a highly respected inhouse team providing internal audit, counter fraud, investigation and advisory services to Neath Port Talbot Council.

As an Auditor, you will assist in the provision of the Council’s Internal Audit Plan by undertaking a range of risk-based internal audit activity (both financial and non-financial) as directed by the Audit Manager.

No week within Internal Audit is ever the same! The Auditor role will give you the opportunity to make a real difference by providing advice to management from across the Council, through making recommendations to improve governance, risk management and control frameworks.

• Experience of working in Internal Audit and delivery of risk-based internal audits;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; and
• The ability to engage with and provide high quality advice to staff at all levels of the Council in a professional manner?

Ideally you will be CIA or AAT qualified or actively working towards either of these qualifications.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance;
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution;
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too);
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure;
  
  Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment;
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme; and
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

For more information and to apply please visit

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.

If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.