Job Description

Job Title:

Internal Auditor

Job Type:

Finance

Salary:

25,000 - 26,000 p/a (depending on experience)

Location:

Kings Hill, Kent.

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Core hours are 9am - 4pm however there is flexibility to start early/late. Most of the audit team work 8am - 4pm but this can be discussed upon interview.

Office days:

Monday and Friday.

Site audits:

3 - 4 nights away per month as a general rule.

Reporting to:

Group Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Direct reports:

None

Sector

: Health Care


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.

Purpose

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.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

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.

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.

As the role requires travel, a car and UK driving licence is essential.

Skills

Attention to detail Accuracy Microsoft Office applications Data analytics

Qualities

Effective Time Management Team Player Good Written/Verbal Communication Adaptable


We offer an excellent package, which includes contributory pension scheme, free life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus an additional paid birthday and anniversary leave, study package after successful completion of probation. Current working pattern is two days working in the office with 3 days working from home.