Principal Auditor
West Northamptonshire Council
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Northampton
Contract type: Full time

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This is an exciting opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council, one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. We have established our own dedicated Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Counter-Fraud team, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join this growing service.
As part of our Internal Audit team, you will primarily support the Council as well as other partners, including Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively and efficiently.
While the position offers hybrid working arrangements, you will be required to attend the main Northampton town centre office (One Angel Square) at least one day a week, with additional attendance at other council sites as necessary.
We appreciate the interest received in our earlier campaign - previous applicants need not reapply.
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In this role, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal audit work across all areas of the organisation. You will report to the Internal Audit Manager, providing assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, policy, and internal control processes.
The role also includes supervising and supporting other auditors within the team, working collaboratively to ensure all audits are completed to the highest professional standards. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing far-reaching innovations based on your findings and recommendations.
The position offers hybrid working arrangements, giving you the flexibility to work from home and at various council sites as required.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who holds a full CCAB accountancy qualification or membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Alternatively, significant relevant experience commensurate with these qualifications will also be considered.
To succeed in this role, you will be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will have meticulous attention to detail, a questioning approach, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Working under pressure to meet personal and team targets should come naturally to you.
Equally important is your ability to think strategically and innovatively about how to improve systems and services. You will need to challenge existing processes and work closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful improvements across the organisation.
In return, we offer excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. You will also have access to our employee benefits scheme, which includes a lease car sacrifice option and discounts at numerous retail outlets.
For An Informal Discussion About The Role Please Contact
Adrian Ward (Head of Audit and Risk Management) via [email protected] or Scott Peasland (Internal Audit Manager) via email - [email protected]
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
,
This is an exciting opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council, one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. We have established our own dedicated Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Counter-Fraud team, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join this growing service.
As part of our Internal Audit team, you will primarily support the Council as well as other partners, including Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively and efficiently.
While the position offers hybrid working arrangements, you will be required to attend the main Northampton town centre office (One Angel Square) at least one day a week, with additional attendance at other council sites as necessary.
We appreciate the interest received in our earlier campaign - previous applicants need not reapply.
,
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal audit work across all areas of the organisation. You will report to the Internal Audit Manager, providing assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, policy, and internal control processes.
The role also includes supervising and supporting other auditors within the team, working collaboratively to ensure all audits are completed to the highest professional standards. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing far-reaching innovations based on your findings and recommendations.
The position offers hybrid working arrangements, giving you the flexibility to work from home and at various council sites as required.
,
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who holds a full CCAB accountancy qualification or membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Alternatively, significant relevant experience commensurate with these qualifications will also be considered.
To succeed in this role, you will be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will have meticulous attention to detail, a questioning approach, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Working under pressure to meet personal and team targets should come naturally to you.
Equally important is your ability to think strategically and innovatively about how to improve systems and services. You will need to challenge existing processes and work closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful improvements across the organisation.
In return, we offer excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. You will also have access to our employee benefits scheme, which includes a lease car sacrifice option and discounts at numerous retail outlets.
For An Informal Discussion About The Role Please Contact
Adrian Ward (Head of Audit and Risk Management) via [email protected] or Scott Peasland (Internal Audit Manager) via email - [email protected]
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
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