The Audit and Risk Team at Central Bedfordshire Council is recruiting an Audit Apprentice on a permanent contract. The post combines paid work with study towards the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship, with a route to Level 6. Work centres on reviewing council services, including fraud investigations, testing controls and writing up findings for managers. The role is hybrid, requiring regular office attendance, and applicants need two A-levels or equivalent and five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including maths and English. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Work alongside experienced auditors reviewing a wide range of council services, including risk management and fraud investigations
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to understand how services operate and the risks they face
- Assist with audit reviews by gathering and analysing information, testing controls and documenting findings
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills to identify improvements and promote good practice
- Present audit findings and recommendations clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Monitor departmental completion of audit actions and carry out other tasks as required
Qualifications
- 2 A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification
- 5 GCSEs at grades A-C / 9-4 or equivalent, including maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable and highly organised, able to manage competing priorities
- Confident using computers and Microsoft 365 applications
- Strong numerical reasoning and analytical capability
- Attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, listening carefully and recording findings accurately
Checks & eligibility
- Ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship
Other
- Able to reliably travel to Priory House, Shefford, and attend the office regularly
- Genuine interest in how organisations operate and a commitment to a career in audit, governance and risk management
Nice to have
- Degree or equivalent higher education qualification
- Interest in analysing data
- Good IT skills
What’s offered
- 6 hours paid time for learning and development
- 25 days paid leave a year
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retailer benefits
- Employee assistance programme
- In-house training
- Experienced mentor and monthly tutorials, with an individual learning programme
- Discussion on location, hours and working pattern during the application process
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
