Risk and Assurance Graduate
Location: Haydock, United Kingdom
Region: Central Functions
Job Category: Accounting/Finance
Business Unit: Risk and Assurance
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 8.30-5.00
The Risk and Assurance Team are looking for a graduate who can support the team in their objective to provide the business with timely, accurate, targeted and independent assurance over areas under review as part of the agreed Corporate Audit Plan. Developing strong relationships across Speedy with both individuals and departments will be essential in order to support the completion of internal audits, support the Depot audit team and to assist in general risk and assurance activity.
Introduction to Speedy…
We may have started small but we’ve always had big ideas. Since Speedy was established in 1977 we have grown into the UK’s leading hire business. Along the way we’ve won countless awards for innovation, safety and our commitment to training to name but a few. Our people are the heart of our business and it’s their commitment and professionalism that makes us the biggest and the best in the industry.
As well as completing your day-to-day role within the Risk and Assurance Team you will also be required to complete the two year Speedy Graduate Development Programme.
What is Risk and Assurance?
Risk and Assurance at Speedy can be split into two:
- Corporate Assurance: This consists of evaluating a department’s procedures and providing assurance to the Audit Committee. The effect of the audit is felt business wide and is a vital tool in helping Speedy develop and improve.
- Depot Assurance: This consists of evaluating the Speedy depots, ensuring that each depot is operating to the highest standard.
What do we look for?
A successful candidate will operate with a high level of trust, integrity, professionalism and objectivity. You will have the ability to communicate both within the R&A team and the wider business with a desire to learn and problem solve. Being able to work under pressure and produce reports and results to strict deadlines is essential along with the capacity for using your initiative and being highly motivated to succeed in a fast paced and changing environment. You will also be required to:
- Show flexibility in order to travel where required
- Demonstrate commitment to obtain either the ACCA or CIMA qualifications
- Have advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Have obtained 2:2 degree or above, ideally in a business related subject
What is the Speedy Graduate Development Programme?
Our graduate development programme runs alongside the role you successfully apply for. The programme enables successful applicants to develop the skills required to progress their career within Speedy and become a fully competent and professional member of the business. The programme consists of:
- On the job training within your department
- Support to obtain professional qualifications (ACCA or CIMA)
- Completion of Business Experience Modules to understand and learn about all areas of the Speedy business and how they contribute to our success
- Access to Speedy’s internal learning and development courses
- The chance to complete an Exec Board project
- First Time Manager Training
- The provision of an experienced professional mentor from within the Speedy business
If we sound right for you then please apply now.
If you would like to discuss the graduate opportunity detailed above, please feel free to contact Gillian Roberts, Careers Manager on gillian.roberts@speedyservices.com or 01942 327853.
Speedy are the leading provider of hire products and supporting services to the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors. We have a network of over 200 depots across the UK and Ireland, and over 3000 people who offer a nationwide service and look after the largest hire fleet in the market.
We also lead in health, safety and sustainability. We are the safest hire provider, based on accident and industry rates, and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. Our hire fleet also includes an increasing range of green option products, helping our customers improve their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.
Vision, mission and values:
Our vision is to become the best company in our sector to do business with and the best to work for.
Our mission is to provide safe, reliable hire equipment and services to enable successful delivery of customer projects.
- Safe – the first priority in everything we do
- As One – working together to collectively achieve our goals
- Innovative – to continuously improve
- Driven – to deliver first class customer service
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