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Internal Audit Executive
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Permanent Role with a local authority
Summary
- The Audit Executive is a permanent role within a local authority tasked with delivering high-quality internal audit services across the Council. This position is crucial for providing assurance advice and insights on governance risk management and control processes. The Audit Executive will lead and execute risk-based audits from planning through to reporting ensuring value for money compliance and continuous improvement across services.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute audit assignments in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan from scoping to final reporting.
- Conduct a variety of audits including compliance and systems-based reviews often independently.
- Apply a risk-based auditing approach in line with Global Internal Audit Standards and the Audit Manual.
- Ensure audits assess value for money and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
- Complete audits within agreed time budgets and report any variances.
Essential Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in an internal audit role within a UK public sector organisation.
- Proven experience in delivering audits from planning to final report.
- Strong understanding and application of risk-based internal auditing principles.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Professionally qualified or part-qualified in a recognised body (e.g. CIPFA CCAB IIA AAT).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Salary: 48003 - 53172 PA
- Location: 2 Bristol Avenue Colindale London NW9 4EW United Kingdom
- Work pattern: At least 2-3 days per week in the office.
- Bi-weekly schedule.
- Application deadline: 30th June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To deliver high-quality internal audit services across the Council providing assurance advice and insight on governance risk management and control processes
Required Education:
To deliver high-quality internal audit services across the Council providing assurance advice and insight on governance risk management and control processes
