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Job Title - Principal Auditor

Salary Range: £44,773 - £57,381 per annum

Permanent Full-time

Location – Wandsworth, London

Are you an experienced Internal Auditor looking to join a team that is recognised for the valuable contribution it makes to its partner organisations? If so, we would like you to apply for to the South West London Audit Partnership (SWLAP), one of the largest local authority shared audit services, in the UK.  

About your role 

This is a wide-ranging role that includes working with internal stakeholders across all partner Council departments and schools, to conduct audits, thematic reviews, advisory engagements and ad hoc assignments, providing independent appraisals on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance.

Who we are looking for

Local Authority experience is desirable for this role but is not essential. We are looking for you to demonstrate how your previous experience, skills and knowledge can bring value to the partnership.

Relationship building with colleagues across the Councils, including senior management and external stakeholders, is key and you will have the experience, confidence, and credibility to do this.

Experience of managing a workload and of dealing with conflicting and changing demands.

Ability to manage a small team of auditors and support the management team to prepare and deliver the audit plans.

An innate curiosity, keen attention to detail, excellent written and verbal skills.

Experience with Power BI would also be highly advantageous, as the function is currently rolling out a Data Analytics programme.

A strong audit background and possess or be working towards CCAB accountant, CMIIA or CIA / QIAL qualifications and can enthusiastically promote internal audit practices and the Global Internal Audit Standards. 
Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary 
• 32 days holiday (pro rata) with additional bank holidays
• A flexible Hybrid working arrangement (office and homeworking) 
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities to help drive your career
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (the LGPS) giving you a secure income at retirement guaranteed by law with no investment risk.  Your LGPS Pension will be your biggest employment benefit after your salary.  For more information see https://www.lgpsmember.org/your-pension/the-essentials/key-features/
• New technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments and Childcare vouchers.

For more information on this position please contact Andrew Hamilton, Assistant Director, Audit Shared service, by email Andrew.hamilton@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or by telephone 0208 891 7295

Indicative Recruitment Timeline: 

Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025

Shortlisted Date: W/C 28th April 2025

Interview date: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Useful Information:

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. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

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

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  For more details click here

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils