Audit Assistant

Job Description:

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire - hybrid working is available, although more onsite time will be required during the initial training period.
Contract Type: Permanent 
Hours: Full time, 36.25 hours 
Salary: An annual salary of £28,598 (role also includes a market supplement enhancement) 
  
Job purpose: 
  
The role of the internal audit assistant is critical to the continued success of the shared audit partnership with both Blaby District Council and Charnwood Borough Council.  As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations, internal controls and in safeguarding the Councils’ assets. You’ll collaborate with auditees, conduct thorough audits, assess risks, and ensure compliance with regulations at all three authorities. 
  
Main duties and responsibilities: 

• To assist with the planning and execution of audits, evaluate systems, controls and compliance and identify areas for improvement. 
• Collaborate with auditors to execute audit engagements, assess risks, and document findings, making use of systems and methods to meet the required deadlines. 
• Providing advice and guidance on the Council’s policies and procedures as needed. 
• Supporting counter-fraud work by having a good awareness of fraud risks and, if required, supporting other staff with their investigations. 
• Taking responsibility for your personal development, ensuring technical knowledge is kept up to date and mandatory training is completed. 

 
General responsibilities: 
  
Customer Focused 

• To always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate. 
• To carry out duties efficiently and effectively 
• To constantly challenge own performance and make improvements 
• To help build pride, passion and reputation for NWLDC 
• To participate in the Council’s appraisal scheme and to undertake any necessary training and development as identified for the job role 
• To ensure high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy, including the health and safety and welfare at work of themselves and colleagues. 
• To promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory 
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post and as required by the line manager 
• To assist in the event of a civil emergency in any way as instructed 

 
Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or IIA part qualified
• Previous demonstrable experience working within internal audit for a local authority or similar

  
This job description describes the general duties of the job and does not rule out other duties which are necessary for the efficient service delivery of the council and team in serving its communities and meeting its objectives. 
   
Your manager will commit to providing relevant, identified support and training in return for your commitment and dedication to the job role. 
 
You may also have experience in the following: Internal Audit Assistant, Internal Auditor, Junior Internal Auditor, Audit Assistant, Audit Officer, Internal Audit Officer, Compliance Assistant, Risk and Compliance Assistant, Audit and Compliance Officer, Finance Audit Assistant, Public Sector Auditor, Governance and Risk Officer, Counter Fraud Assistant, Trainee Internal Auditor, Audit and Assurance Assistant 
 
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