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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Principal Auditor to join their team and play a crucial role in their  operations. 

Position: Principal Auditor
Rate: £475 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (April 2026) with Possible Extension 

Job Purpose: 

• Audit & Counter Fraud fulfils a statutory requirement to advise, alert and assure the Council on the effectiveness of its systems of internal control.
  This means focussing on key risks that prevent objectives being achieved, the controls needed to mitigate the risks, and how effectively the controls are working.
  

Job Responsibilities: 

• As Principal Auditor you will assist with delivering the Audit and Counter Fraud Service to the Council and external clients (neighbouring authorities).
• Working closely with all levels of officers and members within the relevant Council, you will take an active role in gaining an in depth knowledge of the strategic direction of the relevant Council and the issues it faces, in order to be able to advice on the effective management of risk exposure and the internal control framework.
• In addition and as part of the audit function you will carry out original research on new auditing techniques in relation to data analysis and lead in this area.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Principal Auditor role or equivalent.
• A professional accounting or auditing qualification and Membership.
• To demonstrate knowledge & experience of compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). 
• To have a minimum 2 years' experience in conducting audits on a variety of areas including contract auditing.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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