Internal Audit Assistant

External

North West Leicestershire District Council leads a successful shared internal audit service with our partners Blaby District Council and Charnwood Borough Council. This role is critical to the continuing success of the shared service and as part of our team you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with internal controls and safeguarding the councils assets. You will work across all three sites building valuable relationships with officers, senior managers and Councillors.   We are looking for someone with an AAT qualification (as a minimum level 2) and/ or local authority experience with relevant, demonstrable skills that can be transferred to an internal audit service. You need to be able to effectively plan and organise your work in order to meet deadlines and be flexible and able to respond should an unexpected urgent audit need arise. You must have a full UK driving licence and have a car available during work time to travel between sites as required.

•          36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £28598 – £32061 – (role also includes a market supplement enhancement)

•          Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

•          34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•          Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•          Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•          Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Kerry Beavis (Audit Manager) at [email protected] or 01530 454378, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026