Auditor
Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
Typical Salary
£19,000 – £65,000
per year
Working Hours
37–39
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
In your day-to-day duties you might:
- examine company accounts
- identify any risks to the business
- assess the company's financial reporting systems
- interview staff to gather evidence
- observe business processes
- analyse financial data
- make recommendations for improvements
Skills needed
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- maths knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- business management skills
- customer service skills
- excellent written communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
- training with a professional body
Career progression
As an experienced external auditor, you could move into management and then become a partner or finance director. You could also set up your own accountancy practice.
As an experienced internal auditor, you could move into a management role. You could also become a chartered internal auditor, or become a self-employed consultant.