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Auditor

Fife Council

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A UK local authority is actively seeking two full-time Auditors and one part-time Auditor to join its Internal Audit Team. The ideal candidates should have membership in a recognized professional body and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The role offers blended working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Pensions scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

Demonstrate strong organisational skills and manage conflicting demands.
Experience preparing audit documentation and delivering against audit plans.
Understand relevant regulations and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

Provide professional leadership and support to the Internal Audit Team.
Ensure audit plans are delivered to agreed priorities and timescales.
Liaise with all levels of staff during the conduct of an audit.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to supervise staff

Core IT Skills (e.g. MS365)

Interpersonal skills

Problem analysis

Persuasiveness

Education

Full membership of the CMIIA or equivalent

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Closing Date: Sunday 04 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 2 x 36 hours per week, 1 x 18 hours per week

Location: Fife House, Glenrothes

Are you a skilled and committed audit professional looking for a fulfilling career? Fife Council is actively seeking two full-time Auditors and one part-time Auditor (0.5 FTE) to join its Internal Audit Team.

Fife Council is a forward-thinking and community-oriented local authority, dedicated to fostering a positive and impactful environment for both its residents and employees.

The Internal Audit Team plays a crucial role in helping the Council to operate effectively, manage risks and achieve its objectives through the provision of assurances on the framework of governance, risk management and control.

In addition to providing assurances, the Internal Audit Team adds value for the organisation in many ways, including risk identification and mitigation, strengthening internal controls and compliance, process improvement and efficiency.

As a progressive employer, Fife Council offers the opportunity to work in these roles under a “blended working” arrangement with home and office-working as required. Candidates should also be able to travel to / attend office locations in Fife as required.

Fife Council offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including flexible working options, generous annual leave, pensions scheme and staff discounts.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 1 disclosure, from Disclosure Scotland. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks. How disclosure levels changed - Disclosure Scotland.

The Person

You must have full membership of the CMIIA, a CCAB recognised body or equivalent (Educated to SCQF Level 11).
You must be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands effectively.
You must have the ability to supervise and manage workload of staff to ensure audit plans are delivered to agreed priorities and timescales.
Your must have Core IT Skills (e.g. MS365)
You will have experience of preparing audit planning documentation e.g. Terms of Reference / Audit Programmes and carrying out audit work in accordance with agreed standards, guidance and procedures, with a proven track record of delivery against the audit plan.
Experience of contributing positively to the establishment and maintenance of adequate relationships and communications with customers.
You must have the ability to be persuasive and influential, have oral and written skills and the ability to manage potentially contentious interactions.
The ability to analyse problems and determine creative and practical solutions is essential for the role.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills as you will be required to liaise with all levels of staff during the conduct of an audit (often providing clear and focused advice, guidance and support to management / other stakeholders) and be able to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners.
Experience of maintaining confidentiality and the security of information.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of relevant regulations, legislation and statutory obligations.
You will provide professional leadership and support to the Internal Audit Team and engender a positive performance culture, motivating, empowering and coaching others to give their best and achieve their potential.
You will have the ability to relate to members of the Team and display empathy and sensitivity toward Team members.
You will display a high standard of professional integrity and ensure that the Internal Audit Team acts as a role model, demonstrating a high level of ethics and professionalism across the organisation.
You will provide support to the Internal Audit Team through personal and team development, coaching, managing attendance, performance and conduct.

For Further Information Please Contact : Shona Slayford - Shona.Slayford@fife.gov.uk

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