Auditor
Salary range £15,153 - £18,430 (subject to job evaluation)
Taunton
One Year Fixed Term Contract (possibility to become permanen
The South West Audit Partnership (SWAP) was established in April 2005 and provides internal audit services to a growing number of local authorities in the south west of England.
SWAP provides an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve operations.Our purpose is to help our partners achieve their objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
This is a great opportunity to embark on a career as an internal auditor.No previous experience is necessary, although a higher starting salary may be available for exceptional candidates who have some previous audit experience.The main duties are to assist senior staff in carrying out internal audits.The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, is absolutely essential.Candidates should have at least 5 GCSE passes at grade C or higher (or equivalent), including maths and English and 2 ‘A’ Level passes.If you also have a bachelors degree, then all the better.Although the post is for a fixed term, there is the possibility that this may be made permanent.
This is an opportunity for you to work at the cutting edge of internal audit practice in an exciting and challenging new environment and could prove to be an excellent stepping-stone for your career.Appropriate training will be provided.
The post will be based at Taunton, but will require some travel to other partner sites.Candidates should therefore have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
For further information please contact 01458 257468.
To obtain an application pack contact the Human Resources Service, South Somerset District Council, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2HT.
Tel: 01935 462153 (24 hour answerphone) or 01458 257468 or SSDC web page www.southsomerset.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications is 23rd May, 2008.
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