Internal Audit Executive; Financial

Internal Audit Executive - Financial

North West London

Hybrid Working (Minimum 2-3 Days Office-Based)

Permanent Position

Salary: £48,003

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Executive to join a well-established Assurance & Public Protection team within a large local authority in North West London.

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality audit assurance and advisory services across a diverse range of services, helping to strengthen governance, manage risk, and deliver continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering risk-based internal audits, supporting value-for-money reviews, and providing expert advice to stakeholders across the organisation.

• Deliver end-to-end internal audits from planning and scoping through to final reporting.
• Undertake risk-based audits across a range of services, systems, and operational areas.
• Conduct compliance and systems-based audit reviews independently.
• Provide assurance on governance arrangements, risk management, and internal controls.
• Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations and agreed actions.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and report findings to senior management.
• Support the development of annual audit plans and audit programmes.
• Provide technical audit advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Support and mentor junior members of the audit team.
• Liaise with external auditors, partner organisations, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with professional audit standards and organisational policies.

• Professional qualification such as CIPFA, AAT, IIA, or another CCAB-recognised qualification.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' internal audit experience within a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing principles and methodologies.
• Understanding of local government finance, governance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing audits from planning through to final reporting.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract management, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Permanent position within a respected public sector organisation.
• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on a broad and varied audit portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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