Internal Audit Apprentice Level 4
Bristol City Council · Bristol, BS1 5TR
Internal audit technician (level 4)
Start your career with Bristol City Council while working towards a Level 4 Internal Audit Technician Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience across a range of Council services, and develop valuable skills in audit, risk, governance and compliance with support from an experienced team.
The work
No two days will be the same. One assignment might involve looking at how a school manages its finances, while another could focus on a major project, contract or grant-funded programme.
You will:
- Support audit reviews across Bristol City Council services and schools.
- Gather, review and analyse information from a variety of sources.
Help identify risks, controls and opportunities for service improvement. - Assist with testing systems, processes and controls.
- Maintain accurate records and audit documentation.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Support the development of recommendations that help improve services.
- Use digital tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
- Work towards completing your Level 4 Internal Audit Technician Apprenticeship.
Training
You will complete a Level 4 Internal Audit Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Your training provider will support your learning through a combination of workplace experience, structured learning sessions and independent study.
You will be given protected learning time as part of your working week and receive support from your manager, colleagues and training provider throughout your apprenticeship.
Training will be delivered by Kaplan Financial, a nationally recognised provider of professional and apprenticeship training. Learning will be delivered through a blend of structured workshops, online learning, independent study and regular progress reviews. You will receive dedicated learning time within your working hours, alongside ongoing support from both Kaplan Financial and Bristol City Council to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship.
Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
What you come out with
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have developed the knowledge, skills and experience needed to progress into an Internal Auditor role or pursue further opportunities within risk management, governance, compliance, counter-fraud and other assurance-related careers.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Proactivity
- Values confidentiality
- Supports equality
- Values diversity
Qualifications
- Essential · 5 GCSE's including Maths and English at grade 4/C OR Functional Skills Level 2
Things to consider
- To apply for this apprenticeship, you must be aged 16 or over at the start of employment.
- The role requires the postholder to provide advice and information in accurate spoken English, either directly or through a British Sign Language interpreter.
- You must be willing to handle personal and confidential information securely.
- You must complete required council training and follow relevant council policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- You will need to attend the designated weekly office-based team day.
- You must be committed to completing the Level 4 Internal Audit Technician Apprenticeship.
Applicants who gained their qualifications outside the UK must provide evidence of UK qualification equivalency through an Ecctis, formerly UK ENIC, Statement of Comparability. Overseas qualifications must be confirmed as equivalent to the required UK qualifications before apprenticeship eligibility can be assessed.
Applicants must also meet the funding and prior-learning eligibility requirements for the Level 4 Internal Audit Technician Apprenticeship.
Pay extras and benefits
Flexible working, flexitime, LGPS pension, generous annual leave, and a supportive workplace helping you develop and contribute to Bristol.
Competitive
The employer
Bristol City Council serves one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. We are committed to improving outcomes for residents and creating opportunities for our workforce to develop and thrive.
Our Internal Audit Service provides independent assurance on how council services manage risk, governance and controls. By joining our team, you'll gain experience across many different service areas while helping to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public services.
At Bristol City Council, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and appointments are made on merit.
Workplace
- City Hall, College Green, Bristol, Somerset, BS1 5TR