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Finance Controls and Governance Audit Associate, Harrogate
Client:
Ardonagh Advisory
Location:
Harrogate, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
11.03.2025
Expiry Date:
25.04.2025
Job Description:
Finance Controls and Governance Audit Associate - Home Based (with travel to Leeds and Harrogate) - ARD1064689
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Finance Control & Governance Audit Senior, this exciting new opportunity has arisen to join a newly formed audit team within our wider Finance Integration, Change & Governance team. As we continue with new acquisitions into Ardonagh Advisory, this role will be responsible for understanding and documenting the acquired businesses control environments, supporting the design and implementation of a robust audit strategy, and ensuring that audit procedures are performed in alignment with the strategy.
Whilst home based, you will need to attend meetings in our Leeds/Harrogate offices every 2-3 weeks and will be required to travel to our UK offices as per business needs.
What you will do
This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:
* Support the development, implementation, and embedding of a first line audit model, specifically for new acquisitions.
* Ensure key financial controls are operating in line with business standards.
* Provide an audit report on each assignment outlining the overall assessment, proposed adjustments, and control recommendations.
* Escalate and ensure timely resolution of control issues.
* Communicate and build strong relationships with stakeholders and teams across Ardonagh.
* Ensure successful completion of training and assessment exercises as assigned from the Compliance and Training Department.
Qualifications and Experience
Education – Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Microsoft Office - Skills to an advanced level, particularly Excel.
This is an opportunity for a newly qualified ACA/ACCA auditor who has strong knowledge of general accounting functions and business and financial reporting. You will also have experience of IFRS technical accounting and application of new/amended accounting standards.
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated auditor looking for a role within a newly created growing team. You will need to be able to influence and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicate effectively across all mediums, demonstrate your excellent planning and organisational skills, and be able to identify problems and seek out solutions. You will be a driven individual who works well in a team but can use their initiative and resourcefulness. Attention to detail is essential, as well as analytical, investigative, and logical reasoning skills.
If you are a quick learner with a passion for accuracy, this could be a great opportunity for you.
In return, you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:
* Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.
* Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
* Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
* Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing.
* Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work, and much more.
* One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities.
* Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community.
* The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.
We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development; come and be part of our story and help us shape our future.
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