Jo started her assurance career with Somerset County Council in 2001, later qualifying as an Internal Auditor via the Institute of Internal Auditors. Jo has worked within both the Internal and External audit firms within Local Government and commercial organisations, spanning a career within the assurance field of over 20 years. Jo is the Deputy Head of Partnership overseeing the delivery of assurance services to across the partnership.
Part way through Jo’s career she diversified into the External Audit sector and audited the accounts for Local Authorities as well as commercial organisations and charities. Having this knowledge of Local Authorities accounts has assisted Jo in devising audit plans that are in line with Council’s spend as well as the non-finance related risks.
Jo is especially keen on the development of staff within the partnership and takes an active role in the in-house training. Jo will work with teams to further develop and share good auditing practices and new approaches across all the partners and clients.
