Apprentice Internal Auditor | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,880 - £31,123 Salary based on Annex 21 of Agenda for Change |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE1 4YB |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6359206/196-COF10230-T-A |
Summary
Apprentice Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Practitioner Level 4 / Level 7
Band 5 Annexe 21 Agenda for Change
Salary dependent upon course of study (3 or 5 years) Starting salary is based on 60% or 65% of maximum point plus HCAS
We are looking for a committed individual who is looking to gain a qualification in Internal Audit via an apprentice programme (level 4 or level 7). The Trust will fund the relevant training with a likely recruitment start in mid August 2024 and study intake date of early September 2024.
You will be given on the job training and undertake a variety of interesting financial and non-financial internal audit assignments and play an important role in helping both Trusts achieve their objectives.
You will develop skills in assessing systems and controls and make recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organisation.
We are looking for individuals who have a good eye for detail and an analytical mind.
No previous experience is required for these roles. However, you must be committed to studying whilst working full time (with an average of one day per week allowed for study). You may be required to devote additional time to studying dependent upon the course. Starting salary is dependent upon the course of study chosen and the length of time to become qualified. For example, commencing on a level 4 apprenticeship will attract a salary at 60% of the top of the Band 5 scale (plus HCAS).
As a qualified Band 5 auditor, the post holder is expected to plan individual assignments, drafting terms of reference and testing programmes for agreement with senior audit staff.
To work independently, or as part of a team, in the execution of internal audit assignments within agreed deadlines, so that their objectives are met to high standards of quality and in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.To prepare, for review by senior audit staff, working papers and draft reports to management on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems of internal control (financial and non-financial), and to recommend improvements as necessary.
To discuss the results of audit work with auditees and appropriate managers, substantiate recommendations made and agree action plans for improvement, and deal confidently but sensitively with any issues of conflict which might arise. This will require the post holder to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to challenge where necessary.
Help promote awareness and understanding within the Trust of the role and objectives of Internal Audit.
The Finance Department provides support to the whole organisation concerning all financial matters and includes an in-house Internal Audit and Counter Fraud function. This relatively small team provides independent assurance to the Board and management that the controls within financial and operational systems are working effectively and makes recommendations to improve where weaknesses are identified.
You will be part of an open and inclusive team of 8 staff, delivering internal audit services to both GSTT and SLaM and be required to attend a variety of locations to conduct internal audit work with at least two to three days per week on site.
Your work base will be Great Dover Street in London which is close to London Bridge and Borough Tube stations. However, you are likely to be required to travel, occasionally, to any of our hospital or community sites across London.
Depending on your chosen apprenticeship you may be required to travel for block release to study on site at an educational establishment.
JOB TITLE: Apprentice Internal Auditor
GRADE: 5 (annexe 21)
TERM: Up to 60 months depending upon chosen apprenticeship level
DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Auditor / Audit Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Internal AuditThe position represents an opportunity to learn and develop internal audit and finance skills within the NHS whilst studying for a professional internal audit qualification. The role requires a high level of integrity, objectivity and enthusiasm.
The post holder will be supported through an agreed training programme. The training programme supports the development of the post holder so that upon successful completion of the training contract, competencies have been developed allowing transfer onto the Band 5 Auditor role.
You will contribute to the achievement of the Trusts’ operational audit plans by assisting with internal audit assignments, analysing data and writing reports. You will be required to work at both Guy's and St. Thomas' and South London and Maudsley sites and other partner sites across South East London.
The post holder will be contracted on Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. Pay is determined by the duration of study and is a percentage of the top of the salary scale dependent upon the duration of study, as set out below:
More than three years from completion of study = 60% of the top of the basic grade plus HCAS
Three years from completion of study = 65% of the top of the basic grade plus HCAS
Once qualified the apprentice will move onto standard Agenda For Change pay scales which are dependent on length of service in the grade.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jul 2024