Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor
Reference: SEN 09/26
Salary Scale: £53,551 to £58,482 per annum
Location: Hybrid (regular attendance is required at NIAO Belfast)
Contract: Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week). Applications welcome for part-time hours (minumum 32 hours per week).

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a highly attractive and comprehensive benefits package including:
•hybrid and flexible working ​​• generous annual leave plus 12 public/privilege holidays • family friendly benefits including enhanced paid sick and maternity and shared parental leave • salary sacrifice provisions (Cycle to Work, AVCs) • generous NICS pension scheme provision • free on-site car parking with EV charging points • on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar • payment of professional fees and extensive staff learning and development opportunities • employer supported volunteering • employee assistance programme and wellbeing hub.


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. At least 2 years’ post qualification and current membership of one of the following bodies:

• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• One of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants (CAI, ICAEW, ICAS etc.)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

OR equivalent international accountancy qualification.

2. Technical competence

• Two years’ experience, in the last five years, of auditing financial statements; and
• Robust working knowledge of applying financial reporting standards, auditing standards and methodologies.

3. Decision making/judgement
Experience of analysing complex evidence and exercising sound judgement to formulate conclusions and constructive recommendations.

4. Leadership skills
Experience of guiding and motivating a team to deliver quality outputs.

5. Communication skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

​​​​​​​6. Be able to travel to various locations as needed to meet the mobility needs of the post. 

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​​​​​​​More information on the role and key responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK.

NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

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