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Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is an independent, not‑for‑profit company established by the Local Government Association in 2014. In 2016, PSAA was specified by government as the appointing person under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, responsible for appointing auditors, setting fee scales for opted‑in bodies, overseeing auditor independence, and monitoring audit‑firm contract compliance.
The Government has proposed a statutory Local Audit Office (LAO) to centralise local audit oversight including system coordination, contract management and quality review and PSAA is actively supporting this transition, with our appointing functions expected to migrate to the LAO subject to legislation.
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The Audit Specialist will be part of a team of six audit subject matter experts within PSAA. Working closely with the Leadership Team, Finance Managers, and fellow Audit Specialists, to provide technical expertise that supports PSAA’s functions.
The position requires good knowledge of local government audit, including professional ethics and regulatory requirements. The Audit Specialist will use their expertise to provide proactive advice/information to the Board, Committees, and PSAA colleagues on relevant audit‑related matters. They provide timely support on emerging developments, ensuring PSAA integrates the latest audit requirements and best practices across its work, and support the review of audit fees, applying relevant guidance, exercising sound judgement, and documenting clear, evidence‑based decisions.
You are a CCAB‑qualified accountant (or equivalent) with current, good knowledge of the local audit regime and its evolving requirements. You communicate clearly making complex technical matters accessible to diverse audiences and deliver accurate outputs under tight deadlines. Highly organised and detail‑driven, you manage multiple priorities. Collaborative and confident at all levels, you are an effective team player who can also work independently, exercising sound judgment and knowing when to seek advice.
You must have the right to work in the UK, PSAA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 12 January 2026
Interview Date: 20‑22 January 2026, interviews will be in‑person
PSAA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
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