We are looking for an enthusiastic audit professional to join our successful teams to work across our Lancashire & South Cumbria Regional Assurance Teams.
Whilst the role is predominantly regional based, you may be required to work across the wider MIAA footprint as part of the role.
Base Location: Darwen BB3 OFG
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and people skills.
We pride ourselves in promoting equality and valuing diversity.
All our teams benefit from:
* Flexible/Hybrid Working
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Development and protected learning time/Career Progression
The Successful Applicant
We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems.
We are looking for an individual with the following skills and competencies:
* Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills.
* Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Produces accurate and timely work.
* Participates in meetings, providing information and ideas with clarity and persuasiveness.
* Ability to build relationships.
* Respects differences in people and values diversity of ideas.
* Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge.
* Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development.
* Strong IT skills.
Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to a Delivery Manager, the post holder will have management responsibilities for delivery of a programme of audits, working within procedures, policies and guidelines as defined by professional standards and underpinned by our Quality System. This role provides the post holder with the freedom to act with autonomy, the opportunity to take lead responsibility for supporting the Audit Manager and supervisory experience providing support and guidance to others over time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To perform a broad range of audit assignments of a complex/ad-hoc and often non-financial nature in addition to a broad range of routine audit assignments.
* To take responsibility for the operational management and delivery of allocated audit plans in support of the Audit Managers and Senior Audit Manager/Regional Assurance Regional Directors.
* To apply risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit assignments at both an operational and strategic client level.
* To supervise and coach junior staff over time.
* To respond to a broad range of sensitive and complex queries from clients and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum / expected 2.2 Degree and 3 ALevel qualifications grade A-C or equivalent qualification (including English and Maths at GCSE GRADE 5 MINIMUM) OR
* PART QUALIFIED CIA/PIIA plus knowledge, experience and expertise which could be in audit (either internal, external, clinical or some form of specialist compliance/assurance function) or a financial role. Experience could also be either in a general assurance role or a relevant specialist area experience e.g. capital, IM& T, consultancy, fraud. plus experience knowledge and skills OR
* Part qualified (Diploma Level) professional accountancy (CCAB) or qualified technician accountant (MAAT) plus experience knowledge and skills and experience, which could be in audit (either internal, external, clinical or some form of specialist compliance/assurance function) or a financial role. Experience could also be either in a general assurance role or a relevant specialist area experience e.g. capital, IM& T, consultancy, fraud plus experience knowledge and skills.
Experience
Essential
* High quality interpersonal skills, team spirit and a focus on achieving objectives.
* Experience of working within a team and managing competing priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
* To demonstrate an understanding of NHS structure, policy, functions and systems together with the aptitude to build on that knowledge.
* To demonstrate an understanding of audit and corporate governance principles and practice together with the aptitude to build on that knowledge.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MIAA Building 1, Viscount House, Arkwright Court, Commercial Road, Darwen, BB3 0FG
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