Overview
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We are currently looking for a Trainee Audit Technician to join our forward-thinking Internal Audit Service. Our Internal Audit function provides assurance and consultancy services to Pembrokeshire County Council, and operates as the Regional Auditor for the South West Wales Education Partnership and Swansea Bay City Deal, whilst conforming to the Global Internal Audit Standards. You will play a crucial role in ensuring delivery of our service and will have the opportunity to work with all our strategic partners.
Job details
* Job category/type: Clerical and Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Data Protection
* Salary: Grade 5 - £26,403 - £27,694
* Contractual hours: 37
* Basis: Open Ended
* Job reference: REQAA6615
Responsibilities
You will provide support to the Internal Audit team, informing decision-making through researching and coordinating new and emerging risk areas, legislative changes, best practice and other factors which could impact on the delivery of the service.
You will be part of an energetic and resilient team, maintain ownership of your own work, and contribute as a team player with high levels of attention to detail. You will be encouraged to grow your skills and confidence within the accounting/audit field to achieve individual, team and organisation goals.
In return, we will invest in developing the successful candidate by offering buddying, mentoring and coaching, on-the-job training, and access to professional and personal development opportunities.
Qualifications & requirements
The ideal candidate will have achieved or be working towards a professional qualification, have a sound audit background (preferably in a local government environment), and be able to perform internal audit work to a high standard. A good understanding of auditing approaches and the use of data analytics are essential for this role.
Working arrangements
The Council has updated working practices and adopted a hybrid-working model. Team members primarily work from home, with an element of office-based work required.
Employment checks & safeguarding
Employment checks: Where appropriate for your role and responsibilities, personal information may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Your information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details about data usage by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at the Cifas website.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying. Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Safeguarding: Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for all staff and partners; safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Support & Additional info
* Please contact the HR Systems Team early if you are unable to apply online.
* Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy.
* Local Government Employees on National Joint Council terms are subject to national pay bargaining; salaries stated in adverts reflect 01/04/2025.
* We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; priority will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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