Auditor
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £37,280 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0219396A |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Have you thought about a career in Internal Audit?
Are you naturally curious, able to spot potential risks, and think critically about how they can be managed?
Are you able to analyse systems and processes, offer insights, and recommend improvements?
Do you have skills or interests in areas like Finance, Fraud, or Procurement, that you’d like to apply in a new way?
Do you enjoy working both independently and collaboratively?
If this sounds like you - and you value a healthy work/life balance - then this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for new team members to join us at One West as an Internal Auditor.
About You
While experience in internal audit, risk management, or finance is an advantage, we’re primarily looking for an individual with the right mindset, personality and potential to thrive in the role. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a professional looking to make a career change, or you’re experienced in a different field, we would welcome your application.
You will be fully supported in developing your career with us, with opportunities for progression through our pay and grading structure.
We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a combination of the option to work from home as well as at our offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Travel to client sites across the South West may also be required from time to time.
* Please note that that there are two grades attached to this role and pay will reflect qualifications and experience.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Peter Cann, Head of Audit & Assurance, by email at: Peter_Cann@BATHNES.GOV.UK.
Interview date: December 2025. Interviews will be held in person, please state in your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that his role is not eligible for skilled worker visa sponsorship.
No Agencies Please.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Have you thought about a career in Internal Audit?
Are you naturally curious, able to spot potential risks, and think critically about how they can be managed?
Are you able to analyse systems and processes, offer insights, and recommend improvements?
Do you have skills or interests in areas like Finance, Fraud, or Procurement, that you’d like to apply in a new way?
Do you enjoy working both independently and collaboratively?
If this sounds like you - and you value a healthy work/life balance - then this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for new team members to join us at One West as an Internal Auditor.
About You
While experience in internal audit, risk management, or finance is an advantage, we’re primarily looking for an individual with the right mindset, personality and potential to thrive in the role. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a professional looking to make a career change, or you’re experienced in a different field, we would welcome your application.
You will be fully supported in developing your career with us, with opportunities for progression through our pay and grading structure.
We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a combination of the option to work from home as well as at our offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Travel to client sites across the South West may also be required from time to time.
* Please note that that there are two grades attached to this role and pay will reflect qualifications and experience.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Peter Cann, Head of Audit & Assurance, by email at: Peter_Cann@BATHNES.GOV.UK.
Interview date: December 2025. Interviews will be held in person, please state in your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that his role is not eligible for skilled worker visa sponsorship.
No Agencies Please.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.