Audit Technician

We are seeking a Temporary Audit Technician to join our supportive team for an initial period of 12 weeks. Based in Cardiff, this role involves external auditing across a diverse range of Welsh public sector bodies, including local government, NHS bodies, and the Welsh Government and its related organisations. This position reports directly to an Audit Manager and offers a dynamic work environment.

• Assist the audit team in delivering audits in compliance with the Financial Audit Delivery Manual.
• Complete audit tasks as part of a larger audit project team, following the instruction of the senior auditor or financial audit lead.
• Plan, execute, and report on financial and other audit work in a timely manner to WAO standards and within budget.
• Act as a role model for the values and behaviours of Audit Wales.
• Occasionally undertake additional tasks as required, commensurate with the role's grade.

• AAT level 4 qualification (Essential).
• Three A Levels or equivalent qualifications (Essential).
• Strong understanding of the Welsh public sector and related political environment (Essential).
• Knowledge of audit and accounting standards applicable to the Welsh public sector (Essential).
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel (Essential).
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple audits simultaneously to meet standards and deadlines.

Our organisation is committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity, supporting the development of our staff, and maintaining a high standard of ethics and confidentiality. We uphold the Public Sector Equality Duty in Wales and are dedicated to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are expected to adhere to our values and behaviours, contributing positively to our organisational goals.

• All employees are subject to baseline security checks as part of pre-employment screening.
• This role requires occasional travel to office and site locations as necessary.
• Welsh language skills are desirable to help us provide a bilingual service. Support for learning Welsh is available if required.