Trainee Auditor

We are the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) and are proud to provide a high-quality assurance service to a growing portfolio of clients across Hertfordshire and beyond. Now in our thirteenth year, our service is evolving, and we would like you to join us on this exciting journey.

As a trainee, you do not need to have experience of what we do, we are much more interested in you as an individual. We are therefore seeking motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic people with an enquiring mind, the curiosity to ask the right questions to understand how things work, and the desire to make them work better

About the role
We deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the security and success of our clients. We look to identify, analyse, and reduce wide ranging risks such as those relating to finance, information security, technology, infrastructure, and people.

You will therefore work on a variety of assurance and consulting assignments. This work typically includes providing an objective view on the effectiveness of risk management, operations, systems, and processes. And providing insight to develop them when opportunities for improvement arise. Work is typically delivered at client sites, from our office, or working from home

Has Maths and English GSCE Grade C or above.
Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the role advertised.
Can communicate effectively with people, such as when asking questions and giving feedback. Does so with a positive approach and can use a variety of media.
Has the ability to actively listen and respond to what is said.
Is IT literate, such as can use MS Office products, or specialist applications.
Can deliver to deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate.
Can work accurately and independently, with regular supervision, and manage conflicting demands in their own workload.
Can travel within Hertfordshire and occasionally further afield when required.
Can understand the need for confidentiality, and when circumstances require it.

Desirable

Is educated to degree level or equivalent, although relevant A Level or vocational qualifications would be considered for the right candidate.
Can show a basic understanding of typical workplace policies and procedures, such as equal opportunities and health & safety.
Post holders are expected to study towards, and complete, key professional qualifications relevant to the role.
As part of our professional team, you will develop excellent interpersonal skills, be able to manage your time and tasks, be able to learn and study for professional qualifications, all of which will help you progress your career with us., Disability Confident
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