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Job Title: AuditorSalary Range: (£37,602-£51,228)(dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)Permanent – Fulltime(36Hours)Location: Wandsworth Town HallAre you an experienced Internal Auditor looking to join a team that is recognised for the valuable contribution it makes to its partner organisations? If so, we would like you to apply to the South West London Audit Partnership (SWLAP).We are a shared in-house Internal Audit service covering the following London Boroughs: Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, and Wandsworth.Role OverviewDelivering flexible and responsive audits, offering independent evaluations of risk management, internal controls, and governance across a range of council services.Building relationships with colleagues across Councils, including senior staff and external partners, is crucial, and you should possess the confidence and credibility to do this well.Support junior auditors and participate in internal projects and training initiatives.Who We Are Looking ForExperience within Local Authorities is preferred, but not essential. We're interested in seeing how your audit background, skills, and expertise can benefit our partnership.We value natural curiosity, sharp attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. You will demonstrate integrity, professionalism and flexibility.You will be able to manage a busy workload and adapt to changing priorities.You will be a team player that actively contributes to the development and success of the service.We’re looking for candidates who ideally have experience using data analytical tools such as Power BI to support our ambition to become a more digitally enabled and insight-led team. Candidates should have a solid auditing foundation and actively support internal audit principles and standards.We encourage professional studying in a CCAB accountancy, CMIIA, CIA, or QIAL qualifications,Support ProvidedWe will provide on the job training and guidance.We’ll support you to start/complete a relevant professional qualification.We’ll support your work life balance; we operate a hybrid working model with time spent working both in the office and at home.Indicative Recruitment TimelineClosing Date: 16 November 2025Shortlisting: w/c 17 November 2025Interviews: TBAPlease note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.For more details or an informal discussion to see if this could be the career for you, contact Andrew Hamilton, Head of the Shared Audit Partnership, atandrew.hamilton@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or call 0208 891 7295.Application NoteComplete the application fully, addressing all role requirements. CVs are reviewed only if shortlisted.Useful InformationRichmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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