Shared internal audit service (SIAS)

Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS)

We’re an internal audit partnership offering independent and objective assurance and consultancy services through risk-based audit plans and commissioned reviews.

Services we offer

Independent assurance - providing objective evaluations of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
Custom audit plans - developing and implementing risk-based audit plans tailored to your specific needs and changing risk environment.
Statutory compliance - helping ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, providing peace of mind to senior management and audit committees.
Consultancy services - offering expert advice and consultancy to support the achievement of key business objectives efficiently and effectively.
Fraud prevention and investigation - additional services available through the Fraud Investigation Service.
Resource support - providing support for in-year resource gaps within your internal audit functions.

If you'd like to know more about the services we provide or how we could support you as an organisation, please contact us using the form below.

Our specialist areas

Local Authorities

Comprehensive internal audit services for statutory compliance, governance, consultancy services, risk management and internal controls.

Town and Parish councils

Support for internal controls and Annual Governance and Accountability Returns (AGAR).

Schools and Academies

Cyclical audits, guidance, training, and scrutiny for financial and non-financial controls, in line with the Academy Trust Financial Handbook.

Council-owned companies

Tailored assurance programs that adhere to key legislation, management of key risks and delivery of business objectives.

Charities

Examining annual accounts in line with the Charity Commission's directions, and commissioning a programme of Internal Audit assurance.

Annual Returns

Focused internal control assessments to support the achievement of objectives. Examples include West Herts Crematorium and Chilterns Natural Landscape.

Our team

We have a wide range of experience, with the majority professionally qualified or actively progressing professional audit or accountancy qualifications.

We embrace a "grow your own" strategy. We have a proven record of nurturing talent, which reinforces our client-focused approach. With us, we’ll not only be your service provider but your growth-oriented partner too.

We care about:

Compliance - we adhere to the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) to ensure a high level of professionalism and consistency.
Ethics - we are guided by the Code of Ethics and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).
Purpose - we aim to protect and enhance value through risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
Quality - we achieve this by adhering to the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Standards - we commit to adhering to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Procedures - we are guided by our operating procedures manual and comply with relevant policies including the Chartered Institue of Internal Auditors (CIIA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Position Papers and the Bribery Act 2010.
Current challenges - we network with the CIIA, Chief Auditors Network (CAN), London Audit Group (LAG) and Home Counties Chief Internal Auditors Group (HCCIAG) to ensure we remain in touch with current and emerging risks.

Our customers say

"I thought the service was very good. Everything was explained clearly, and I understood the purpose of the audit and what I needed to do to help. The audit was completed in a timely manner and communication was prompt and effective."
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“A professional service with logical analysis, engagement and clarity in scope of audit and concise recommendations as reported to enhance service delivery.”
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"Thank you, Auditors. The outcome of the audit will support us to implement developments which will positively impact on the performance information we use to measure and improve our services."
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