Internal Auditor

Who We Are 

As a leading provider of apprenticeships within the IT, Tech, and Digital sectors we are here to make a difference to every learner and inspire them to succeed. It’s why we exist, it drives everything we do. We have ambitious growth plans that include the continued innovation of our product, and customer experience and increasing our capacity to create even more life-changing opportunities; shaping the Tech & Digital talent of the future. To support us in achieving these aims and delivering our mission, we have a new opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our team.

If our mission and this opportunity resonate with you, we want to hear from you!

What’s the job?

To undertake a range of internal audit activities within the business, as guided by the Audit Manager, to ensure monthly and annual claims are as accurate and error-free as possible. As a learning organisation, we are committed to the continuous development and progression of our employees and seek to create an environment where learning is constant. Therefore, you will be enrolled on a Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship to support your development.

Role Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Undertake a risk-based schedule of audit activities on all funded provision with reference to the latest audit guidance and working papers for each funding stream
• Conduct audits following ESFA audit processes and reporting, including estimated error rates and highlighting issues and trends
• Provide information to the Audit Manager to enable feedback to be provided to relevant departments in a constructive manner following each audit, creating action plans based on audit findings which are followed through to completion
• Support the delivery of training to relevant departments on updates to the funding rules and based on issues highlighted during audits
• Review monthly PDSAT reports with Audit Manager, understanding content and making recommendations to assist issue resolution
• Review ESFA (and other funding body) monitoring and data quality reports with Audit Manager to make recommendations and put actions in place to resolve issues as necessary
• Assist in ensuring the business is prepared for any external audit via ESFA and other funding bodies
• Support all external audit visits including any follow-up activity
• Keep up to date with developments in the sector, including changes in the funding rules, and data and audit requirements
• Help maintain documentary evidence of audit activity to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Assist in ensuring all sensitive data is held securely following Baltic policies and procedures
• Undertake a relevant professional Internal Audit qualification
• Ad-hoc duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Essential Criteria:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English (grades C / 4 or above)
• Skill in setting priorities, allocating resources, and meeting deadlines effectively
• A keen eye for detail
• Ability to break down complex information and analyse data for patterns, trends, and inconsistencies
• Able to prepare and present reports, this includes strong verbal and written communication for clearly conveying findings, recommendations, and action plans
• Willingness to enrol onto a Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship
• Creativity in finding solutions to improve processes and address identified issues
• Adaptive approach to unforeseen challenges during audits
• Understands and shares in our vision, mission and core purpose
• Confident, open, honest and transparent communicator

Desirable Criteria:

• Internal audit experience
• Familiarity with risk mitigation strategies
• Previous experience of working within the training sector
• Good understanding of ESFA funding methodology and audit requirements
• Graduate level of education

Our Benefits

We’re passionate about you, your well-being, your performance, your development, and your overall experience at Baltic.

Here are some Baltic benefits that you can look forward to:

• Fantastic progressions opportunities
• Full training and ongoing support from our in-house enablement team
• Fun environment with exciting social events
• Early finish every Friday
• 25+ days annual leave (this increases to 30 days with length of service)
• Never work weekends or Bank Holidays
• Full office shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Additional Life Event holiday every year
• 2 Additional Well-Being Days off every year
• Free access to mental health support through SPILL
• Local discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity scheme (2 years service)
• Volunteer Day
• Internal Engagement Initiatives such as the Baltic Scratch Card, Baltic Breakfast etc.