Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Are you an experienced Internal Auditor with a strong understanding of local government, council services or housing sector governance frameworks?

A fantastic permanent opportunity has arisen with a leading West London Local Authority for an experienced auditor to join their Internal Audit and Risk team, supporting the delivery of high-quality assurance, governance and risk management services across a broad range of public sector functions.

Salary: £40,404 per annum plus benefits

Location: Central West London

• Hybrid working model
• 2 days per week in the office
• 3 days per week working remotely

Working as part of a professional Internal Audit team, you will deliver a wide range of risk‑based internal audit assignments, helping improve governance, internal controls and operational effectiveness across multiple service areas.

• Planning and delivering end‑to‑end internal audit assignments
• Reviewing financial, operational and governance controls
• Conducting interviews with operational and senior management teams
• Developing audit testing strategies and carrying out audit fieldwork
• Identifying risks, weaknesses and control failures
• Producing concise, high‑quality audit reports and recommendations
• Presenting findings and agreeing action plans with stakeholders
• Supporting risk management and continuous service improvement initiatives
• Providing professional advice regarding governance, financial regulations and value for money considerations
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting to senior management and Audit Committees

• Experience working within an Internal Audit environment
• Recent experience delivering internal audits and follow‑up reviews
• Experience producing written audit reports and presenting findings to stakeholders
• Experience analysing complex information and making evidence‑based recommendations
• Strong understanding of governance, risk and control frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple competing priorities

• Part‑qualified or professionally qualified in an internal audit related discipline such as: CIA (Part 1, 2 or
  3), MSc Internal Audit, or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant demonstrable experience working within an Internal Audit function

Applicants must have demonstrable Internal Audit experience gained within a Local Authority, Council, Housing Association or comparable public sector environment. Unfortunately, candidates with purely private sector audit experience will not be considered for this position.

We are looking for a qualified candidate with the relevant public sector Internal Audit experience. Please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.