Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

Position: Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

Location: Guildhall, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 5 October 2026 – 31 March 2027

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: Up to £23.70 per hour

Job Reference: 5304228

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out financial internal audit reviews in line with agreed audit plans and professional standards.
• Assess financial controls, processes and procedures to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyse financial and operational information to support audit work.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit findings, reports and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with relevant stakeholders and agree appropriate actions.
• Monitor agreed recommendations and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate audit records and supporting documentation.
• Provide professional advice on internal controls, risk management and financial procedures.

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

• Significant experience in financial internal audit or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management and audit processes.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and identify key risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and professional audit reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant professional qualifications, licences or registrations where legally required for the role.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Previous experience working within a local authority or public-sector organisation.
• Experience of auditing public-sector financial processes and controls.
• Relevant internal audit, accountancy or financial qualification.
• Experience using audit or financial management systems.

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