Overview
Hours:
This a full-time position Monday to Friday. You will be based in the South of England to allow for ease of access to our Bracknell office as well as to our clients for this area who are predominantly situated in and around the London area. There will be a mix of office and home working as well as travel required for the role of Audit Manager, with 1-2 days per week in the office and 1-2 days with clients on average.
Salary:
£60,000 Per Annum plus Car Allowance £7,200 Per Annum
Closing Date:
Wed, 8 May 2024
Introduction
Are you experienced in Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending with a bias towards audit & survey or credit risk?
Do you have experience of managing, coaching, mentoring and developing teams?
Skipton Business Finance are hiring for an Audit Manager to join our friendly team in an audit and investigative role and help us identify actual and potential weaknesses in security.
Who We are
Skipton Business Finance, part of the Skipton Group, have been helping UK SMEs fulfil their aspirations for over 20 years by providing working capital solutions that support their ambitious growth plans.
With a rich history rooted in reliability and innovation, we leverage our expertise to offer a diverse range of financial products, including invoice finance. Our commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client enables us as a team to deliver personalised and responsive services, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual success.
At Skipton Business Finance, we strive to be more than just a financial provider. We aim to be a strategic ally, guiding businesses towards sustainable growth and prosperity. Join our team as we navigate the dynamic landscape of business finance together.
What’s In It For You
Skipton Group values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. This a full-time position Monday to Friday. You will be based in the South of England to allow for ease of access to our Bracknell office as well as to our clients for this area who are predominantly situated in and around the London area. There will be a mix of office and home working as well as travel required for the role of Audit Manager, with 1-2 days per week in the office and 1-2 days with clients on average.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including.
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25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
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Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days.
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Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
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Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum).
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A commitment to training and development.
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Private medical insurance for all our colleagues.
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Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Hybrid/Electric Car.
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Colleague Mortgage (conditions apply).
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Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups.
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We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership.
The role of Audit Manager is paying up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience as well as a Car Allowance of £7,200 per annum.
What Will You Be Doing
Undertake audits on existing clients and surveys on new business, providing your expert analytical and commercial views to protect the integrity of SBF investments, aiming to keep bad debts to a minimum and optimising the income stream of SBF.
To streamline our onboarding process, the role will include underwriting capabilities for new business for prospects surveyed by the audit team, or by the Audit Manager (South) themselves.
As our Southern portfolio builds we envisage the role will encompass recruitment, training and management a small team of Auditors to service this geographical region.
You will also work closely with the SBF Head of Audit to ensure the audit function operates efficiently and works towards SBF meeting it targets whilst adhering to credit policy.
Working in a client facing environment you will be a key factor in ensuring SBF continues to provide excellent service to our client portfolio.
Our portfolio sits very much in the mid-market sector with audits conducted on clients across invoice discounting, factoring, chocs and our newly trademarked LedgerLite facilities.
Typically, audited, and surveyed businesses have an average of £350k funds out, but facilities range up to £5mill at the top end.
What Do We Need From You?
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Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending experience with a bias towards audit & survey / credit risk.
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Strong people management skills.
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Experience in IF / ABL underwriting / deal sanctioning.
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UK Finance IF / ABL Diploma or equivalent industry related qualification preferred.
£60000 plus benefits
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