Senior Internal Auditor – PC4163

Senior Internal Auditor

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum + 6-9 % Annual Bonus

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Internal
Auditor to join their Business Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced internal audit professional to play a key
role in delivering a high-quality, risk-based internal audit function within a well-established
organisation.

The successful candidate will support the Internal Audit Manager in providing
independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal control processes,
while contributing to continuous business improvement across the organisation.

This is a permanent, full-time office-based position in Belfast, working 37 hours per week:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

The Role

The Senior Internal Auditor will support the delivery of the annual internal audit plan,
carrying out audits across a range of business functions and providing management with
objective analysis, findings and practical recommendations.
Working closely with the Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will also
contribute to risk management activities, support organisational compliance requirements
and help build confidence in the effectiveness of internal controls throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Delivery

Plan and execute internal audit assignments in line with the approved annual audit plan and
professional auditing standards.
Conduct risk-based testing and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Gather, analyse and evaluate audit evidence to support conclusions and recommendations.
Prepare high-quality audit working papers and draft audit reports.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong working relationships with managers and employees across the
organisation.
Communicate audit objectives, findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Present audit findings in a constructive and solutions-focused manner.

Risk Management & Compliance

Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the organisation’s risk management
framework.
Review corporate and departmental risk registers and provide observations and
recommendations where appropriate.

Assist with periodic risk reporting and assurance activities.

Keep up to date with developments in internal audit standards, governance, risk
management and relevant regulatory requirements.

Audit Follow-Up & Continuous Improvement

Monitor progress against agreed management actions.
Track audit recommendations through to completion.
Support the development of annual internal audit plans.
Liaise with external auditors and other assurance providers as required to ensure a
coordinated approach to assurance activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

The Person
Essential Criteria

Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
Professional accountancy or internal audit qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or CIA), or currently working towards one.
Minimum of 3 years’ internal audit experience.
Experience preparing audit working papers and draft reports to a professional standard.
Sound knowledge of internal audit standards, principles and best practice.
Good understanding of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Salary & Benefits
Our client offers an attractive benefits package including:

Salary of £35,000 – £42,000 per annum
Annual bonus scheme
Employer-enhanced contributory pension scheme
Free life assurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay provisions
20 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays
Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service
Health and wellbeing support programmes
Cycle to Work Scheme
Give As You Earn charity scheme
Free onsite parking
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Opportunity to join a highly respected organisation offering long-term career progression
Flexibility may be required to meet business needs.

Interested?
If you’re an experienced internal audit professional looking to further develop your career
within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV to Patricia at Apple Recruitment, or
contact us for a confidential discussion.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all
suitably qualified candidates.

Clerical Officer – CP/060826

Apple Recruitment are recruiting URGENTLY for 2 Clerical Officers (Finance) on behalf of the NI
Assembly. This role will be for 3 months with possibility of extension. Hourly rate based on £29,137.
Job Description:
The main duties and responsibilities are:
• Provide high-quality customer service to a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and
external, including Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) and their staff, NI Assembly staff
and third-party suppliers.
• Manage own work to ensure the delivery of objectives.
• Process, check, raise and address queries and input financial documentation and information,
including invoices, payroll data, expense claims and payments.
• Perform reconciliations and process corrections on general ledger accounts.
• Investigate irregularities and process corrections on a computerised system.
• Efficiently file and record financial documentation and information.
• Respond promptly to e-mail, telephone and face to face queries regarding invoices, payroll,
expense claims and payments.
• Record and distribute correspondence, emails, incoming mail / post, monitor and manage
electronic mailboxes and deal with routine correspondence accurately and promptly and forward to
relevant staff as appropriate.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office and bespoke internal Assembly financial software systems and
databases. Provide accurate information and advice in a professional and helpful manner in line with
organisational policies and procedures.
• Comply with all Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including Equal
Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word
format to Caroline Parker by Friday 14 th August 2026 @ 3pm. You must also include a bullet
pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria
below.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have:
1. GCSE ‘A’ level grade A*-C in 2 separate subjects and 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including English
Language and Mathematics. Applications will be considered from applicants with formal
qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.
AND
At least 2 years’ experience in a finance office, or an administrative role carrying out finance duties,
in each of the following:
a) Processing and inputting financial information, such as invoices, payroll data and / or expense
claims.
b) Using effective oral, written and numerical skills to communicate effectively with a diverse range
of people at all levels, including team members, members of the public, customers, suppliers and
managers.
c) Organising workload and giving attention to detail to produce accurate, high quality work to
deadlines.
d) Effectively using a financial software package and Microsoft Office products to process financial
documents and information.
OR
2. At least 4 years’ experience in a finance office, or an administrative role carrying out finance
duties, in each of a) – d).

Further Details:
 Hourly Rate based on £29,137 p.a.
 Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
 Date of informal discussions – Week commencing 17 th August via Teams
 You must be available to start immediately after this
 This business area offers hybrid working based on business need
 Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Friday 14 th August @ 3pm.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format
to Caroline by Friday 14 th August 2026 @ 3pm.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full
employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple
Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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