Principal Auditor

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hawkshaw, Blackburn with Darwen

Principal Auditor

£44962

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hawkshaw, Blackburn with Darwen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 10 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6aff6bb83ae44f99a8de8ff34f7bd2fe

Full Job Description

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., 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., The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced). From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

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 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,

  • 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, Essential criteria
  • High quality interpersonal skills, team spirit and a focus on achieving objectives.
  • Experience of working within a team and managing competing priorities., 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.

    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. In recent years, our expertise has expanded to other public and third sector organisations including Local Government, Police & Fire, charities, and housing organisations.
  • Whilst we are proud of the range of services, we provide what is more important to us is why we do it. As a public sector not for profit organisation, we are focused on enabling our clients to deliver the best possible public service outcome. 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. MIAA's budgeted turnover is 12 million, which is demonstrative of the organisation's ambitious and strategic goals. MIAA is committed to maximising social value in all that we do - both internally, with our workforce, or externally, to maximise the positive impacts on our customers, SMEs, and the local communities where we work. We are focused on supporting the development of health, happy and thriving communities through employing local people, supporting local SMEs, and growing the local economy through this work.

  • Flexible/Hybrid Working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Development and protected learning time/Career Progression