The Role

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to work in an audit environment that encourages initiative and an innovative approach and where the highest standards are achieved?

We are The South West London Audit Partnership, one of the largest local authority shared audit services, in the UK. You will be working across the partner authorities as part of a modern, forward thinking shared internal audit service.

You will assist in maintaining an effective internal audit in accordance with Council policies and practice within the context of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. You will carry out internal audits to a high standard from start to finish, including the completion of a risk assessment, delivery of the fieldwork and production and clearance of a report summarising the findings and recommendations from the work completed.

Preference is given to Part Qualified members of a CCAB body or equivalent (eg IIA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent professional qualification.

You must have experience in internal audit or have transferrable skills including organising and delivering an individual workplan within set timescales. You will be expected to deliver a high quality and responsive service wherever you are based, as well as have the ability to adapt to sometimes differing processes and expectations.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.  We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date:  Sunday 7^th November 2021

Shortlisting Date: Friday 12^th November 2021

Interview Date: Friday 19^th November 2021

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils