DescriptionAbout Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
As an Audit Executive youll play a key role in delivering flexible and responsive audits across a range of council services. Youll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The role involves reviewing value for money identifying system weaknesses and contributing to service improvements. Youll also provide professional advice support junior auditors and participate in internal projects and training initiatives. This is a varied and impactful role within the Assurance & Public Protection Directorate.
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About you
Youll hold a relevant qualification such as CIPFA AAT IIA or another CCAB-recognised qualification along with a degree or equivalent. Youll bring sound knowledge of auditing principles and standards and demonstrable experience of conducting internal audits within a public sector setting. A strong understanding of local government finance and services is essential as is the ability to apply risk-based auditing in practice. Youll also be confident using Microsoft Office and have a good grasp of contract and procurement issues relevant to audit.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Responsibilities
DescriptionAbout Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are gro...
DescriptionAbout Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
As an Audit Executive youll play a key role in delivering flexible and responsive audits across a range of council services. Youll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The role involves reviewing value for money identifying system weaknesses and contributing to service improvements. Youll also provide professional advice support junior auditors and participate in internal projects and training initiatives. This is a varied and impactful role within the Assurance & Public Protection Directorate.
Pleaseclick hereto download the Job description for this role.
About you
Youll hold a relevant qualification such as CIPFA AAT IIA or another CCAB-recognised qualification along with a degree or equivalent. Youll bring sound knowledge of auditing principles and standards and demonstrable experience of conducting internal audits within a public sector setting. A strong understanding of local government finance and services is essential as is the ability to apply risk-based auditing in practice. Youll also be confident using Microsoft Office and have a good grasp of contract and procurement issues relevant to audit.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
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