School Auditor

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We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated School Auditor to play a key role in strengthening financial governance across Pembrokeshire Schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a structured, high‑profile programme designed to improve financial sustainability, internal controls, and risk management within schools. Working closely with Education, Finance and Internal Audit teams, you will provide both independent assurance and practical advisory support to help schools manage increasing financial pressures.

Schools are operating in an increasingly challenging financial environment, with rising costs, funding pressures, and workforce demands. This role is critical in helping schools maintain financial resilience by strengthening governance, improving consistency in financial management, and identifying risks at an early stage. By supporting schools to prevent deficits and reduce the need for formal recovery or intervention, you will play a key role in safeguarding public funds, improving confidence in financial stewardship, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will deliver risk-based financial audits across a range of schools, combining independent assurance with practical, hands‑on support to improve financial management. You will identify emerging financial risks and work with school leaders to support early intervention, helping to prevent issues from escalating. Your work will include thematic reviews in key areas such as payroll, procurement, and budget monitoring, as well as advisory support during budget setting and forecasting cycles.

You will produce clear, high‑quality audit reports, follow up on implementation of agreed actions, and contribute to wider assurance reporting for Senior Management and the Governance and Audit Committee.

You will bring experience in audit or financial management, along with a strong understanding of internal controls and governance principles. You will be able to analyse complex financial information and communicate it clearly in a constructive and supportive manner. With a collaborative and approachable style, you will build effective working relationships with school leaders and stakeholders, gaining trust while providing robust challenge where needed.

You will be proactive, well organised, and capable of working independently, with a commitment to continuous professional development, including working towards relevant audit qualifications.

We offer a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the financial sustainability of local schools, working as part of a supportive and professional Internal Audit environment. You will benefit from structured training and development, including support to achieve recognised audit qualifications, alongside opportunities to broaden your experience across education, finance, and governance. The role also provides a varied and engaging workload, with the chance to work collaboratively across services while developing valuable skills in audit, risk management, and advisory support.

This position is a fixed‑term contract with an anticipated start date of October 2026.

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website  is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.