Finance Analyst - Audit coordinator

The vacancy

Are you an experienced finance professional currently working towards your accounting qualification with a strong background in audit coordination? Peabody is seeking a delivery focused Finance Audit Coordinator to play a key role in managing the audit process, ensuring compliance within agreed timescales whilst facilitating communication between stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage the audit process from start to finish, acting as a key coordinator between finance and the external audit team.
• Plan for upcoming audits, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and well-prepared.
• Manage audit request lists, tracking and securing necessary information within agreed timelines.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Group Reporting Manager.
• Maintain comprehensive audit files, documentation, and evidence.
• Facilitate communication between auditors, management, and finance teams.
• Identify and address potential audit process roadblocks proactively.
• Support finance colleagues in improving audit processes and project management.

Could It Be You?

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Part qualified or working towards your accounting qualification.
• Proven project management and audit experience, either as an auditor or from a client perspective.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in liaising with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting systems (Sun Systems preferred).
• Experience in the public sector (ideal but not essential).

This role will require a minimum of two days working in the Westminster Bridge Road office.

Benefits of Working at Peabody:

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• Professional development support, including funding for accounting qualifications.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the application process early.

Ready to Apply?

For any questions about this role, please email victoria.wilson@peabody.org.uk.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Peabody is unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

*Please note whilst we have amended the title of this role to Finance Audit Coordinator, this is for advertising purposes only and the actual title on appointment will be Finance Analyst - Audit Coordinator. *

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.