Senior Auditor; Interim - Interims

Job Description Management Group:
Corporate Services & Finance

Department/Section:
Assurance and Risk

Job Title:

Senior Auditor

Reports to:

Head of Assurance and the Internal Audit Manager

Qualifications:

ACA, ACCA, CIA (or an alternative qualification) - can be part qualified if part way through exams.

Start date:

5 January 2026 until 3 April 2026

Interviews: 11 and 12 December 2025 via Teams

Closing date for applications: 5 December 2025

The Senior Auditor will support the internal audit team in the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan. The Auditor will deliver their own varied portfolio of work.

• Part or fully qualified
• Over 3 years of on the job internal auditing experience
• Public sector and school audit experience highly beneficial
• To be in the office (or relevant location in The London Borough of Bexley) two times per week

Direction

The Auditor will assist the internal audit team in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council's systems of internal control, risk management, and governance processes. The Auditor will work closely with senior management to agree improvements to the ways in which the Council operates.

Implementation

The Auditor will research, plan and prepare draft terms of reference in respect of audit assignments for approval by the Internal Audit Manager and the Head of Assurance. The Auditor will plan audit work so that it is conducted efficiently and effectively in line with agreed deadlines and budget. The Auditor will undertake follow up reviews of audits. The Auditor will support management in continuously improving the audit service.

Organisational Control and Development

• a) Give consideration to the risks identified by Services and work in conjunction with the management team to ensure that the controls adequately address the risks, establishing whether they are working effectively.
• b) Analytical skills with the ability to undertake data analysis and data mining.
• c) Develop and encourage clear channels of two-way communication with client throughout the conduct of audit engagements.
• d) Contribute to the discussions of findings with Heads of Service, Directors, and agree Management Action Plans for the implementation of recommendations with them.
• e) Report significant risk or governance issues arising from the audits undertaken.
• f) Adhere to the Global Internal Auditing Standards and the Council's policies on diversity, equal opportunities and health and safety.
• g) Keep fully informed of the latest developments in respect of relevant legislation and regulations including accountancy and audit regulations, risk and audit techniques.
• h) To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of new technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.

• a) To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder's personal attention.
• b) To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Council's constitution, processes and procedures; to develop the full range of professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post.
• c) To establish and develop effective working relationships.
• d) Take responsibility for own continuing professional development needs through the completion of mandatory training and refresher programmes, the development, maintenance and recording of development programmes and other relevant means, where applicable.

Individual will be expected to come into the office or appropriate Bexley office twice per week.