About this role
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.
Purpose of the 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.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Travel to Cygnet locations across the UK to conduct facility specific audits - a minimum of 4 consecutive nights per month for up to 10 months of the year is required as part of the role. • 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.
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.
We’re looking for someone with…
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.
Skills
• Attention to detail • Accuracy • Microsoft Office applications • Data analytics
Qualities
• Effective Time Management • Team Player • Good Written/Verbal Communication • Adaptable
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. Ready to make a positive change?
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