Internal Audit & Anti-Fraud Auditor

08th October, 2026

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Internal Audit & Anti-Fraud Auditor to join their team and play a crucial role in their Finance & Legal Services.

Position: Internal Audit & Anti-Fraud Auditor

Rate: £39 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Duration: Temp (Feb 2027) Possible Extension

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days in the office

Job Purpose:

• Manage independent reviews of council systems and leads investigations to stop financial corruption or misuse of public funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Internal Audit: Make and run risk-based audit plans to test if council departments follow financial rules.




• Fraud Investigation: Lead inquiries into internal and external fraud, corruption, or financial abuse.




• Reporting: Write clear audit reports and an annual governance statement for the council’s Audit Committee.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.




• Practical experience of working as an Auditor in an Internal Audit environment, including experience of conducting complex audit reviews.




• A relevant qualification from an organization such as the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPFA) or similar.




• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

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