Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic audit professional to join our successful teams to work across our Cheshire & Mersey Regional Assurance Teams. While the role is predominantly regional based, you may be required to work across the wider MIAA footprint as part of the role.
Base Location: Liverpool L3 4BL
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and people skills. We pride ourselves in promoting equality and valuing diversity.
* Flexible/Hybrid Working
* 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.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
About us
MIAA is an NHS Shared service, hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 1990, we have grown exponentially over the years to become a leading provider of assurance services to the NHS.
MIAA provides internal audit services to over 50+ NHS and public sector organisations in the Northwest and beyond. We also offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Solutions, Anti-Fraud, Technical Risk Assurance, Capital, Clinical Coding, Healthcare Quality Support.
Job responsibilities
Communication is central to the job and is built upon the provision and receipt of routine, complex and sensitive information of a confidential nature. This will require tact and persuasion as well as a deep appreciation and understanding of complex client risks, NHS/Wider public sector systems and existing guidance.
Work is managed rather than supervised, with the jobholder working within procedures, broad policies and guidelines as defined by the Quality System, but having the freedom to act with autonomy.
Over time, there will be a day-to-day supervisory role in respect of staff in the function encompassing work scheduling, coaching, and individual/team training, and assignment review.
There is a requirement to adapt to a range of working conditions at different client sites that will also involve frequent travel.
Performs all elements of a risk-based audit assignment over the range of routine internal audits across a number of clients as well as a broad range of complex/ad hoc audits often of a non-financial nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum / expected 2.2 Degree and 3 A-Level qualifications grade A-C or equivalent qualification (including English and Maths at GCSE GRADE 5 MINIMUM) OR
* PART QUALIFIED CIA/PIIA plus relevant experience OR
* Part qualified (Diploma Level) professional accountancy (CCAB) or qualified technician accountant (MAAT) plus relevant experience.
Experience
* High quality interpersonal skills, team spirit and a focus on achieving objectives.
* Experience of working within a team and managing competing priorities.
Knowledge
* To demonstrate an understanding of NHS structure, policy, functions and systems.
* To demonstrate an understanding of audit and corporate governance principles and practice.
Skills
* Interest in becoming a Qualified Accountant / Chartered Auditor.
* Flexibility and strong analytical skills.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Produces accurate and timely work.
* Ability to build relationships and respect diversity.
Other
* Ability to travel to a range of sites and work in a range of environments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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