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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Study package after probation

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Head Office Finance team in Kent. This entry‑level role involves auditing across UK facilities with two days in the office and three days remote.

You should have some finance exposure and solid Excel skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work with other finance colleagues. A car and UK driving license are essential for travel, and a company vehicle may be provided after checks.

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 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

Finance experience

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

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.

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 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.

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
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.

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

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Internal Auditor

Company: Cygnet

Salary: £26,300 to £26,300 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: West Malling, ME19 4AE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026