Senior Internal Auditor - Liverpool Regional Centre - Water StreetAbout the jobJob summaryDiscover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you\\\'re seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it\\\'s really like to work at HMRC.Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.Are you a qualified Internal Auditor or Accountant?Are you a qualified, experienced internal auditor who is passionate about delivering a quality service and would thrive in an award-winning team?If you are ready for a change and have an appetite for the breadth of work this exciting role offers, we can help you build an outstanding career. Our provision of assurance to HMRC senior management will provide you with work that is meaningful and value adding. This is an opportunity that will stand out on any CV.You will be supported by a team of outstandingly experienced and highly respected colleagues who will share their knowledge and promote your development. The team will also value and learn from the experience you can bring to this organisation. We know that flexibility and work-life balance is important, so we offer flexitime to our people, along with the choice of working from home up to two days per week.As HMRC undergoes the biggest digital transformation in government, with some of the biggest digital projects in Europe, it is an exciting time to join the team. Internal Audit is integral to HMRC\\\'s operation, working with every area of the Department providing assurance on governance, risk management and controls. A testament to the contribution the team makes is in recently winning the Institute of Internal Auditors award for added value to an organisation.For further information, there will be an opportunity to attend a presentation on the role and a chance to ask questions. This will take place 13:00- 14.00 on 10 July 2025 via Teams, so visit HMRC Senior Auditors Tickets to book your place. You will also find further information on our web page.Job description• Leading all aspects of an audit assignment, ensuring professional and quality standards are met.• Engage with audit partners.• Being a \\\'critical friend\\\' within key HMRC and cross-Government programmes to implement Government and HMRC strategy.• Provide advice on risk, governance and control to the achievement of strategic objectives.• Communicate with senior management using appropriate styles, methods and timing, to maximise understanding and impact.• Contributing to the development of the internal audit plan and processes.• Acting as a mentor or line manager to trainee auditors as the need arises.Person specificationEssential Criteria• A qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a qualified Accountant (Qualified member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA)) with a completed logbook, who has relevant post qualification experience (criteria listed below). For CIA candidates you must be studying for CMIIA or willing to work towards the CMIIA qualification• Experience of delivering internal audit reviews in a medium to large sized organisation.• A strong team player, independent analytical problem solver who provides solutions and works out what needs to be done and takes pride in doing it to completion.• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, being able to relate to people at all levels in an organisation and to build and maintain respect both professionally and personally.Desirable Criteria• A qualified Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA).• Experience in auditing large scale transformation programmes and/or auditing change programme and projects.• Adaptable to shifts in business focus and customer needs.• Able to demonstrate resilience and tact in the face of challenging circumstances.QualificationsA qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a qualified Accountant (Qualified member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA)) with a completed logbook, who has relevant post qualification experience (criteria listed below). For CIA candidates you must be studying for CMIIA or willing to work towards the CMIIA qualificationBenefitsAlongside your salary of £44,110, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £12,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues\\\' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.Family friendly policies.Personal support.Coaching and development.To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it\\\'s really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil ServiceThings you need to knowSelection process detailsHow to ApplyAs part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:A name blinded CV which will consist of two elements:Career History: Word limit 1,000Qualifications: Word limit 200You will be presented with two text boxes. The first will ask for your employment history. Here you should set it out like a traditional CV, making sure to following the following format and will be scored against the roles and responsibilities outlined in the advert:Name of employerDates worked (to and from)Job titleBrief description of your main role, responsibilities and achievements (please ensure you match this section against the job advert/essential/desirable criteria.The next text box will ask you to include any relevant qualifications you may have. Please ensure you complete this box.A 500-word personal statement. Please demonstrate the following in 500 words:• What interests you about the role and what you would like to get out of it.• Recent evidence of skills and experience you have that make you suitable.You will be asked to complete the Civil Service Verbal Test before starting your CV and personal statement. This test has the same deadline as this vacancy, so please keep this in mind when managing your time. Those successful in passing the test will progress to completing the CV and personal statement.Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.We acknowledge that AI can assist you in your application. Find our guidelines here.SiftAt sift your CV and personal statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.The sift will take place WC 21/07/2025.InterviewDuring the panel interview, your experience will be assessed. There is no preparation for the interview but you will be asked to complete an exercise on the day of the interview. You will need to arrive one hour before the time of your interview to complete ID checks and the exercise. You will then be asked to present your findings to the panel at the start of the interview.Interviews will take place face to face in Leeds, Manchester and London.Interviews to take place WC 4th and 11th August 2025\\\" Please be advised that these dates are indicative only and are subject to change.EligibilityPlease take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - \\\'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)\\\'.To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.Reserve ListA reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we\\\'ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.Criminal Record CheckApplications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.Merit ListAfter interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.Reasonable AdjustmentsWe want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment team via unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the \\\"Assistance required\\\" section in the \\\"Additional requirements\\\" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you\\\'re deaf, a Language Service Professional.Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.Additional InformationSome travel will be involved but not on a regular basis.We are looking into ways to enhance the applicant experience.As part of our legitimate interests, we are testing the use of new technologies such as automation and/or Artificial Intelligence in the assessment for CV, personal statement and behaviour statement.Please note that for this specific vacancy, this testing may run in parallel with our standard assessment process and will not influence or determine the outcome of your application in any way. You can read the Civil Service Jobs and HMRC Privacy Notices for more information about our lawful basis for processing your personal data and HMRC\\\'s use of AI. If you don\\\'t want your data to be used as part of the trial, please send your Application ID and the Vacancy Reference to Terms and ConditionsCustomer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant\\\'s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the \\\'Contact point for applicants\\\' section.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\\\'s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).