Senior Auditor


Company:	Triumph Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£350 to £350 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicestershire
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

What's involved with this role:

Role: Senior Auditor

Ref: 000B 59AE/1

Pay Rate: £250.00 - £350.00 per day PAYE depending upon experience, with flexible holiday pay

Hours: 37 hours per week

Length of Contract: 2 months

Location: Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to join an Internal Audit Service, delivering risk-based assurance and consultancy across a varied portfolio of complex and sensitive engagements.

You will undertake risk-based internal audits, assess risks and controls, gather and evaluate evidence, provide clear assurance opinions and make practical recommendations. The role will also involve researching emerging risks, providing high-level advice and supporting complex investigations, including fraud and irregularities where required.

A strong opportunity for an experienced auditor who can operate confidently at a senior level and provide high-quality, practical assurance in a complex local government environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver risk-based audits across complex, technical, political and sensitive areas.

Identify and evaluate key risks, assess controls and undertake appropriate testing.

Produce clear verbal and written audit findings, assurance opinions and recommendations.

Manage audit assignments to agreed timescales and budgets.

Research emerging risks and provide professional advice on governance, risk and controls.

Undertake investigations and, where required, provide evidence to disciplinary, police or court proceedings.

Work effectively with senior stakeholders within a local government environment.

Essential Requirements

CCAB-qualified accountant, CMIIA qualified, or equivalent relevant professional qualification/experience.

Strong experience delivering risk-based internal audits, particularly involving complex, technical or sensitive issues.

Thorough knowledge of internal audit techniques, risk management and corporate governance.

Good understanding of the political, financial and operational environment of local government.

Ability to work effectively within corporate, policy and financial constraints.

Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong stakeholder/customer focus.

Commitment to CPD and continuous professional development.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.

Job Ref: 000B 59AE / 1

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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