Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a Glasgow-based public sector body with the recruitment of an Auditor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a good opportunity for an experienced auditor who wants to work inside one of Scotland’s largest & most complex public bodies. You’ll join a well-regarded Internal Audit team, undertaking a varied range of audits across services, associated organisations & other client areas.
The role is fixed term, but it offers strong public sector exposure, meaningful work & the chance to build credible experience within a large Glasgow-based organisation. For someone who enjoys practical audit work, stakeholder engagement & seeing the real-world impact of their recommendations, this should be an interesting move.
The role reports to an Audit Manager & is focused on delivering high-quality internal audit work, including audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, recommendations, data matching, working groups & investigations.
Why Work Here?
This role offers variety, purpose & the chance to contribute to the fabric of public life.
You’ll:
*Join one of Scotland’s largest public sector organisations
*Work in a trusted Internal Audit team with strong visibility across the organisation
*Undertake varied audit work across different services, functions & client areas
*See the tangible benefit of your work in the city around you
*Gain valuable public sector experience within a large, complex Glasgow-based body
*Join a collaborative, supportive culture with leaders who value balance & development
*Work in a role where no two audits are exactly the same
*Benefit from hybrid working, with 2 days in the office & 3 days from home
*Work a 35-hour week, with flexibility around start times & working patterns
*Receive generous annual leave, expected to be in line with public sector terms
*Salaried fixed-term contract £45,000 - £48,000 - Be employed directly by the organisation
*Possible scope to discuss compressed hours or a four-day working pattern for the right person
The Job
You’ll take ownership of delivering internal audit work from planning through to reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Developing internal audit terms of reference
*Preparing testing programmes
*Undertaking audit fieldwork
*Recording audit findings, conclusions & evidence
*Drafting clear audit reports with practical recommendations
*Providing advice & guidance to senior officers across the organisation & associated bodies
*Supporting audit trainees during fieldwork, where required
*Carrying out data matching exercises to support the audit plan & corporate fraud work
*Getting involved in officer working groups & boards, providing advice from an audit perspective
*Supporting investigations arising from the audit process
*Working independently while contributing to a wider team environment
You
You’ll bring:
*Ideally, full CCAB qualification or full membership of CIIA
*Good internal audit experience
*Public sector audit experience would be highly desirable. Experience gained in practice through public sector audit clients would also be relevant
*Strong planning, organisation & prioritisation skills
*Confidence working to deadlines
*The ability to make sound decisions & recommendations based on available information
*Excellent communication & numerical skills
*A professional, polite & high-quality approach to service delivery
*The ability to work well with others & find practical ways to solve problems
*Sound judgement, objectivity & integrity
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are striving for brilliance & relatability. We want every applicant to have a positive experience & to feel confident this opportunity is right for them.
To apply, please send your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.