£22,568.52
Initial one year to 18 month contract
An interesting and exciting career opportunity has come up within the Council’s busy Internal Audit service for an enthusiastic, committed individual who will be trained in all aspects of internal audit. The role will also involve working at four different councils, including Epping, Harlow, St Albans as well as Broxbourne.
As an Internal Audit Apprentice or Internal Audit Assistant, you will support the team in the delivery of audits across the four councils, in line with the Annual Audit Plan and also any ad-hoc tasks required by the Head of Internal Audit including investigations, anti-fraud work and supporting project groups. Working with fellow auditors you will undertake a range of financial and non-financial audits, assessing the effectiveness of controls and risk management systems in place and identifying opportunities for improvement in those processes.
For the trainee auditor role, the successful applicant will undertake on the job training for four days per week and college/study activities, leading to an AAT Apprentice qualification, one day per week during term time. This role may lead to a future permanent post and the opportunity to study for a professional Internal Audit or Accountancy qualification. Applicants should be educated to ‘A’ level standard (or equivalent), ideally with two ‘A’ levels and must have GCSE passes in Maths and English.
For the assistant auditor role, the successful applicant will already have an AAT qualification or relevant audit experience. The successful applicant will undertake on the job training for four days per week and study activities leading to a Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) Apprentice qualification and may lead to a future permanent post and the opportunity to study for the higher CIIA or accountancy qualification.
For either role candidates must be hardworking team players with good written and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail with the ability to problem solve. They must also have a current valid driving licence and their own transport.
Applications need to be submitted by midnight Sunday 15 October 2023. Interviews are being held Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October 2023.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Application forms must be submitted online by Sunday 15 October 2023 quoting the above reference.