Job Description

Vacancy Name

Audit Senior

Vacancy Number

VN1954

Location City

City

Employment Type

Permanent

About us

About Us:

SBS are one of the UK's leading suppliers of education support services and budgeting software with a portfolio that includes a suite of Finance, MIS and ICT offerings. All our services are managed and delivered by a team that has a wealth of experience and an excellent reputation within the education arena.

About the job

About the Role:

Are you looking for a role where you can use your internal audit / internal scrutiny experience to truly make an impact in the education sector?


Our Audit Team at SBS is expanding, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and successful Internal Audit Senior to join us, preferably with experience within the education sector, to help deliver outstanding internal scrutiny services to schools and educational institutions.

Why Join Us?

"Joining the SBS Team has been truly rewarding. I've found real fulfilment knowing my work makes a difference in the education sector, all while enjoying a great work-life balance and opportunities to further my professional growth and development. It feels more than a workplace; it feels like a community where you're valued, supported, and inspired to grow every day."

Make a difference

- play a key role in strengthening governance, operational efficiency, financial integrity and outcomes for children across the education sector.

Collaborate with leaders

- work closely with CEOs, CFOs, headteachers, school business managers, audit committees, and trustees to drive best practices in risk management and controls.

Grow with us

- be part of a dynamic and growing team with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Supportive people-oriented culture

- We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where every team member is valued and supported.

Flexible working

- we understand the important of work-life balance and offer some flexibility to support your professional and personal commitments.

Professional development

- we actively support professional growth, including funding for relevant qualifications (case-by-case basis) and ongoing training to help you stay at the forefront of internal audit and governance best practices.

Diverse and exciting work

- gain experience across a wide range of areas including finance, governance, cyber security, HR, risk management, payroll, estates, emergency planning, pupil attendance, safeguarding and SEND to name a few.

We provide our team experience across a wide range of interesting topics, supported by dedicated training and CPD to expand your expertise and learn about many aspects of running a business.

About you

About You:

What we are looking for:


A skilled experience internal audit professional with a strong understanding of risk, compliance and governance. Experience working in educational institutions (preferred but not essential). A confident communicator who can engage and build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Someone proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to be part of a growing team. The ideal applicant will be a qualified or newly qualified accountant through a recognised professional body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA). You are ambitious and proactive - looking at new ways of working and willing to own your own professional development. You will be agile in your approach and be comfortable working at home, in an office and on-site at a school or academy trust. Candidates must be prepared to travel occasionally, often at short notice, to schools nationwide. Driving licence is essential and this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

What we Offer

Our Benefits:

As an equal opportunities' employer, we celebrate diversity and flexibility, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our incredible team. We offer:


Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days (28+8 bank holidays) +1 for every year of service (up to a maximum of 5) Hybrid or remote working across the country Learning & Development opportunities Flexible benefits package including Healthcare Scheme and ability to purchase additional Annual Leave. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role

SBSINDEED!