Internal Audit Assistant Manager
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | West Malling, ME19 4AE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
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Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant Manager
Reports to: Group Internal Audit Manager
Location: Kings Hill Office, West Malling ME19 4AE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
Internal Audit Assistant Manager to join our Finance Team on a full‑time basis at our Kings Hill office in Kent.
This is a hybrid role, with two days per week based in the office and three days working from home.
The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor seeking progression into Internal Audit Management.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a risk-based internal audit programme across Cygnet's healthcare, support, and corporate functions.
You will lead and execute audits covering key financial, operational, and compliance risks, with a particular focus on:
Revenue and occupancy assurance
Payroll controls
Agency staffing expenditure
IT governance and cybersecurity controls
Estates and facilities management controls
Procurement and supplier governance
Financial reporting and key business controls
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Planning & Delivery
Evaluate the effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Produce clear, practical, and value-adding audit reports.
Financial Audits
Lead reviews across key financial processes including:
Revenue Assurance
Occupancy and bed utilisation reporting
Funding and contract compliance
Revenue recognition controls
Billing completeness and leakage prevention
Payroll
Payroll processing controls
Starters, leavers, and contractual changes
Overtime and enhanced payments
Payroll reconciliations
Segregation of duties and access controls
Agency Staffing
Agency booking controls
Rate card compliance
Vendor governance
Validation of agency hours worked and invoices submitted
IT Audits
User access management
Privileged account controls
Change management processes
Business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements
Third-party IT supplier assurance
Estates Audits
Capital expenditure governance
Asset management and inventory controls
Continuous Improvement
Support development of audit methodologies and data analytics.
Embed technology-enabled auditing techniques.
Contribute to special investigations and ad-hoc reviews where required.
Support integration audits following acquisitions and organisational change.
Role Requirements:
- Significant experience within Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Finance.
- Experience leading audit assignments independently.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and risk management.
- Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Willingness to travel to services across the UK.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per year
- Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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