Why work with SALC
You will be joining a group of independent specialists who are committed to delivering a high quality service including developing your skills working alongside like-minded colleagues
- You will have the opportunity to help continually improve the SALC Internal Audit Service
Internal Auditor Forum
SALC are members of the Internal Auditor Forum and are committed to the objectives of that organisation which is to promote good council governance and transparency across the local council sector and become the voice for local council audit. Internal auditors must be independent and competent in line with the competencies as listed on the Internal Auditor Forum webpage, see below:
understanding book-keeping and accounting processes; where an authority’s turnover exceeds the £200,000 threshold, this must include accrual accounting and balance sheets
understanding the role of internal audit in reviewing systems rather than undertaking detailed checks that are more appropriately the responsibility of management
awareness of relevant principles and practice of financial and other risk management
understanding proper practices in relation to governance and accounting requirements within the legal framework and powers of smaller authorities, as set out in the guidance
awareness of the most recent model Standing Orders and model Financial Regulations as published by NALC and how they are adopted by authorities
awareness of the relevance of VAT and PAYE/NIC rules as applied to the authority
for larger authorities, a clear understanding of the risks and controls associated with ‘cut off’ procedures, particularly with respect to revenue-generating activities
Conditions
Auditors will be contracted under a service level agreement (SLA) to conduct internal audits. As part of the SLA the auditor will be required to purchase Professional Indemnity Insurance. Payment for internal audits are based on a fixed fee basis, plus travel expenses (for onsite town council internal audits). Below are the auditor fees for 2027:
Council income
Up to £5,000
£ 5,001 to £ 15,000
£ 15,001 to £ 25,000
£ 25,001 to £ 50,000
£ 50,001 to £100,000
£100,001 to £200,000
£200,001 to £300,000
£300,001 to £400,000
£400,001 to £500,000
£500,001 and above
Hourly rate for meetings/ad-hoc training/development of materials
Mileage expenses
Auditor fee
£ 95
£156
£179
£221
£260
£315
£380
£431
£506
£711
£ 30 per hour
£0.55 pence per mile
Application process
To apply send your CV to Laura Sampson via email operations@suffolk-alc.gov.uk together with a 500 word statement that explains why you are interested in the position and how your experience matches the competencies as stated above along with the job and person profile. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Sampson 01473 833713.
The closing date is Sunday 29th November 2026. You will receive an email acknowledgement on receipt of your CV and statement. Successful candidates will be invited for an online informal interview with Laura Sampson, SALC Operations and Facilities Manager and a member from the SALC Internal Audit team.