Internal Auditor

Cygnet; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car available

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Head Office Finance team in Kings Hill, Kent. This hybrid role involves two days in the office and three days at home, with travel to sites across the UK.

As an entry-level role with full training, you will analyse accounting systems, assist with petty cash, purchase ledgers and expenses, and support the senior audit team. Successful candidates will have some finance experience, be proficient in Excel, and able to work to deadlines

Qualifications

• Some experience in a finance environment is desirable.
• Competent Excel skills are essential.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact with other finance teams.
• Professionally mannered and well presented.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as managing own workload daily.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Cygnet locations across the UK to conduct facility audits.
• Assist with Head Office finance audits (petty cash, service user money, purchase ledger and expenses).
• Analyse and evaluate the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
• Review and liaise with the Senior Internal Auditor to recommend changes in internal controls.
• Prepare audit paperwork.
• Establish working relationships with the senior management team.
• Prepare and annotate benchmarking reports.
• Complete internal audit templates across all sites.
• Complete task requests from the Internal Audit Director of UHS.
• Perform ad hoc duties from the Group Internal Audit Assistant Manager.

Skills

Excel skills

Time management

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Health Care is one of the UK's largest independent providers of mental health care. Cygnet is now looking to appoint an Internal Auditor to join our Head Office Finance team based in Kings Hill, Kent (ME19 4AE).

This is a hybrid role, with two days per week based in the office and three days working from home.

Purpose of this role:

To analyse and evaluate the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures within the Operations Internal Audit team, following the yearly audit plan to ensure the required percentage of facilities are tested throughout the year and any risks are highlighted in a timely manner.

This is an entry-level role, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in auditing. Previous audit experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

As the role requires travel, a car and UK driving licence is essential. A company vehicle is also available for use subject to completion of driver checks.

Job Description

• Travel to Cygnet locations across the UK to conduct facility specific audits.
• Assist with Head Office finance audi
  ts covering petty cash, service user money, purchase ledger and expenses.
• Analyse and evaluate the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
• Review, develop and in liaison with the Senior Internal Auditor recommend changes in accounting systems and internal audit controls of the business.
• Prepare audit paperwork.
• Establish working relationships with the senior management team.
• Prepare and annotate various benchmarking reports.
• Completing the internal audit templates across all of Cygnets sites throughout the UK.
• Completing task requests from the Internal Audit Director of UHS.
• Ad hoc duties from the Group Internal Audit Assistant Manager.

We're looking for someone with

• Some experience in a finance environment is desirable.
• Competent Excel skills are essential for the role.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact with other finance teams.
• Professionally mannered and well presented.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to manage own workload daily.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £26,300 per year
• Hybrid Working with two days working in the office and 3 days working from home.
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional paid birthday and anniversary leave
• Study package after successful completion of probation
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Pension scheme
• \"Cycle to work\" scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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