The Auditor post sits in the Internal Audit team within Financial Services at Halton Borough Council, which supports the council's strategic direction. The work centres on giving assurance over risk management, governance, policy and internal control, with clear reports presented to senior management. It is a full-time, 37-hour role across all council areas, reporting to the Audit and Investigations Manager and working under a Senior Auditor. The council is looking for an experienced, self-motivated auditor with integrity and the willingness to challenge established practice.
What the job involves
- Undertake a varied portfolio of audit work across all areas of the council
- Provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, policy and internal control processes
- Draft and present clear, concise reports to senior management
- Work with management to identify creative solutions that improve governance, risk management and performance
- Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking, professional Internal Audit service
What’s required
Experience
- Experience as an internal auditor
Skills & knowledge
- Drafting clear, concise reports for senior management
- Challenging established practices and ways of thinking
- Working with management to find practical solutions
Other
- Self-motivation
- Integrity
What’s offered
- Annual leave from 34 days, including bank holidays, rising with long service
- Option to buy four days of unpaid leave for the annual Christmas closedown
- Defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Life cover of three times salary via the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in personal development
- Free car parking at council sites
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee benefits platform with discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, a wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
