Auditor (2 Posts)

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Permanent and agile working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to carry out the internal audit of activities, financial records and systems predominantly across Bolsover and North East Derbyshire District Councils but may be required to work at Chesterfield Borough Council. There are 2 posts available, 1 based at Wingerworth and 1 based at Clowne.  

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Ambition
• good interpersonal skills
• the ability to communicate assertively with a wide range of customers
• the ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision
• good with figures
• ability to produce accurate and concise reports

Ideally, you will bring with you experience of working in an audit, financial, or similar environment however, you will be provided with full training and support to challenge, investigate, test and assess risk, governance and control arrangements within the Council.

Why join us:

• Professional Development: The Council provides an ideal working environment for someone wanting to learn and develop across a large and complex public business
• Career Growth: Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: starting at 26 days with 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Leisure Membership and Car Parking
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme 

For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Jenny Williams at jenny.williams@chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.  

How to apply:

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the Closing Date.

Direct link to website: https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/auditor/

Provisional Interview Date: 23 and 24 October 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.