Auditor

Auditor – External & Internal

An auditor is responsible for inspecting and verifying organisations' financial accounts to ensure compliance with law and to assess value for money and risk controls. External auditors provide an independent, professional review of an organisation's annual accounts, while internal auditors advise on operational and strategic issues and continually monitor risk controls.

• Review interim and end‑of‑year accounts and specific financial data and transactions.
• Assess financial risk controls and ensure value for money is being delivered.
• Present and submit audit reports.
• Conduct departmental reviews and interview key personnel about working practices.
• Identify ways clients can improve working practices.
• Monitor resources, management effectiveness, internal risk controls and financial/he operational efficiency.

• Work hours:
  
  37–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; external auditors may need flexible hours to meet client demands.
• Office‑based work with travel to client sites, including regional offices, nights away, and possible driving licence requirement.
• Use of laptop and mobile phone for flexible work outside the office.

Starting salaries for trainee auditors range from £14,000 to £25,000 per year.

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICMA, CIPFA, IIA).
• Graduate traineeship: UCAS tariff minimum of 240 points; any degree subject acceptable but business‑related fields highly relevant.
• Alternative routes: apprenticeship, association of accounting technicians (AAT), Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) pathway, and other recognised qualification programmes.
• Professional development: continuing professional development (CPD) is mandatory; advanced qualifications support progression to senior roles.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the organisation or sector.
• Technical ability to interpret figures and reach sound conclusions.
• Knowledge of basic audit principles.
• Organised, logical, enquiring, resilient, objective, and a supportive team spirit.
• Commitment to self‑development and strong IT and numeracy skills.
• Professional, confident manner and ability to give constructive feedback.

Qualified accountants may progress to senior roles such as partner or manager, specialise in niche areas (value for money, risk assessment), or become self‑employed consultants. Opportunities also exist for overseas postings and interim roles.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
140 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4HY

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA Connect, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow G3 8BW

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Association of International Accountants (AIA)
Staithes 3, The Watermark, Metro Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE11 9SN

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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
3 Robert Street, London WC2N 6RL

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Gloucester House, 399 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2HL

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The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
13 Abbeville Mews, 88 Clapham Park Road, London SW4 7BX

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