Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

Following an exciting service restructure, we are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor who can strengthen our established and highly skilled team. In this role, you’ll play a central part in delivering high‑quality audit services to the Council and a diverse portfolio of valued external clients, across a wide range of diverse and strategically important areas.

• Deliver a portfolio of audits as part of the Services plan and produce comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
• Supervise the work of less experienced auditors within the team.
• Provide expert advice on complex or contentious issues.
• Support high standards of governance by evaluating and improving risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and data specialists to develop innovative ways of working and best practice.

• A qualified experienced audit professional with full membership of a CCAB body or the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.
• A detail‑oriented and analytical professional with experience delivering high‑quality, insightful audit work.
• A strong and confident communicator and collaborator who can engage effectively with stakeholders, contribute to audit planning, and present findings clearly both in writing and verbally.

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact who would be happy to arrange this for you.

Closing Date: 18 January 2026 Interview Date: 09 February 2026

Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

You will be required to attend council and client workplaces across the County in connection with the duties of this post so you must have access to a car and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive.