Auditor

Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week

We are currently recruiting for Auditors to join our experienced and well regarded Audit team, based at the Council House in Solihull town centre.

In this interesting and varied role you will perform high quality audit reviews to provide independent assurance to the Council's Chief Executive, Directors and elected Members, that its risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. You will also identify potential improvements to work practices, where appropriate.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop new and existing skills and advance their expertise in audit, as we will support your professional development and studies through to full qualification in audit or accountancy, whilst also assisting you to broaden your experience and eventual progression through to grade F.

For those who are already experienced in internal audit and fully qualified in audit or accountancy, you will be placed on a grade which reflects your qualifications and experience (please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details).

To ensure we continue to deliver the quality audit service that we currently pride ourselves on, you will need:

• Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
• Great interpersonal skills to influence others and foster effective working relationships with other employees at all levels.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills to analyse information and data.
• Effective ICT skills to interrogate systems.

For grades E and F, you will need experience of understanding and interpreting regulations, legislation and procedures as well as experience of working in an internal audit function and undertaking a broad range of audit assurance, consultancy reviews and investigations independently (please see Person Specification for full details).

We recognise that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go. Therefore, you will be able to work on a hybrid basis, balancing remote work from home with working at our conveniently located offices in Solihull town centre. Your exact working arrangements will be agreed upon appointment, balancing meet your personal commitments with our business needs.

We also offer:

• Flexible working, including flexi leave up and agile working arrangements.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Olly Dodds, Audit Manager, on .

Whilst this opportunity is for full time Auditors, we would consider requests for part time working or a job share arrangement.
Please note we do not accept CVs for this post.

Interviews to be held end of week commencing 20th April 2026.

This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: DBS Basic.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Attached documents JDPS D-F Auditor Feb 2026v3.docx