Senior Auditor

3 months contract with a Local Authority

The Senior Auditor will support the London Borough of Bexley’s Assurance and Risk team in delivering the Internal Audit Plan across a varied portfolio of work. The role involves providing assurance on internal controls governance and risk management while working closely with senior management to drive service improvements.

• Assist in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council’s internal control risk management and governance frameworks.
• Plan research and prepare draft terms of reference for audit assignments for approval by senior audit leaders.
• Deliver audit work efficiently within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Undertake follow‑up reviews to confirm implementation of audit recommendations.
• Analyse data and perform data mining to support audit conclusions.
• Communicate clearly with clients throughout audit engagements and maintain strong working relationships.
• Discuss findings with Heads of Service and Directors, agreeing Management Action Plans.
• Report significant risk, control or governance issues identified during audit work.
• Ensure adherence to Global Internal Auditing Standards and Council policies relating to equality, diversity and health and safety.
• Remain up to date with relevant legislation, audit techniques and professional standards.
• Support ongoing development of audit processes including the use of new technology.
• Manage workload effectively and deal promptly with matters requiring personal attention.
• Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and completing required training.

• Minimum of 3 years internal audit experience.
• Public sector and school audit experience highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and data‑analysis skills, including data mining.
• Ability to evaluate risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Heads of Service.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Sound knowledge of audit methodologies and relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in using technology to support audit delivery.

Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent).

• Auditing
• Accounting
• Data analytics
• GAAP
• GAAS
• SOX
• Financial analysis
• Financial report interpretation
• Internal audits
• Mentoring
• Analysis skills

The closing date: 05/12/2025.

This is a temporary 12‑week assignment working 36 hours per week with a requirement to attend Bexley offices twice weekly.

Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent).

Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 30 - 30