Internal Auditor

Cygnet; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Anniversary leave

Study package

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is one of the UKs 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 in the office and three days working from home. This entry-level position offers training and development within a supportive audit environment, with travel across the UK and DBS checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Cygnet locations across the UK to conduct facility specific audits.
• Assist with Head Office finance audits 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.

Skills

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is one of the UKs 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.

Main duties of the job

• Travel to Cygnet locations across the UK to conduct facility specific audits.
• Assist with Head Office finance audits 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.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications and experience

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? Well 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.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.