Job Description

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor within our Finance (Internal Audit) Department. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic team member to audit and report on branch finances and other operations.
Location
UNISON Centre NW1
Starting salary
51,067 per annum plus 6894 London Weighting Allowance plus 3489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
30 December 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
12 months
Reference
ORD/215T

About this job

------------------


The post holder will be involved in performing routine audits, as well as matters of governance and risk management at the branches. The role combines some autonomy, interesting and varied work and opportunities to make valued contributions in shaping and improving the union's operations and processes. The Auditor will be based at the UNISON Centre in London.



The role will involve extensive travelling to branches and regional offices across the UK with regular overnight stays, to conduct audits and to provide training to lay and regional officers.



Responsibilities and duties will include all aspects of internal auditing in a large multi-cost centre environment requiring robust planning, reporting and support across the organisation, whilst working alongside other colleagues within the finance function, senior managers and lay structures. The internal audit team works towards improving financial controls and procedures already in place aimed at ensuring compliance with internal and external rules and regulations. As a team member, the post holder will provide first class auditing and advisory service, primarily to branch officers to ensure the integrity of financial records and returns and other internal controls. The post holder will be required to maintain comprehensive working papers and files on all routine and special audits; prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations for senior managers or lay committee on matters of non-compliance, fraud or other financial irregularity using audit evidence.



You will be qualified with a recognised CCAB qualification with proven technical and practical knowledge of internal and external auditing principles and practices. As the role will be demanding, it calls for an individual who has strong proven analytical skills and reporting attributes with an eye for detail; excellent knowledge and understanding of systems to be able to produce and present relevant information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders and the ability to communicate effectively and at all levels. The post holder will be highly organised and able to work unsupervised to meet the diverse demands and objectives of the audit and finance section to strict deadlines.



All applicants must fill in a general application form. CVs are not accepted in applying for this role.



Interviews will take place in person at the UNISON Head Office at 130 Euston Road, London.



The role is on a hybrid basis. You will be expected to be in the office 50% of the time unless out on visits.



UNISON does not sponsor overseas applicants

How to apply

----------------


To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under "Documents"). See job description and person specification (under "Documents"). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.



Please send your completed application form along with a copy of the recruitment and disability form to Serena Hadley, Finance Department, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY or email s.hadley@unison.co.uk by no later than

5pm

on

Monday 29 December 2025

About UNISON

----------------


UNISON is the UK's leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.



UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.