Overall Objective:

To support the organisation in the successful delivery of its Fund programmes and the achievement of its strategic objectives and performance targets,

also contributing to business development, by providing expertise in support of the Head of Finance in the following areas:  Budgets, Re-forecasting,

 monthly Management Accounts, Audit and Compliance, quarterly VAT returns.

Main responsibilities

                 1. To prepare timely annual operating cost budgets and timely quarterly re-forecasting for all companies, unrestricted funds, directorates, departments, as appropriate, in liaison with directors/other budget holders and ensuring ring-fencing of accounts as appropriate.

                 2. To produce timely monthly Management Accounts, for operating costs, from Trial Balance for all companies, monitoring against budget and re-forecast and supporting budget holders to this end.

                 3. With the support of the SFO, produce a timely monthly Management Account file, including all Investment schedules, liaising with the Investment Account as required.  Also, to support the Project Accountant re the preparation of Statutory accounts (Group (inc ACF), FBEFM, FBE and other as appropriate), maintaining ‘year end’ files throughout the year.

                4. Ensure quarterly VAT returns are accurately produced as appropriate, review and sign as correct and complete.  Supply necessary accounting figures/analysis to support Corporation Tax computations and PAYE returns.

                5. To input to the maintenance and development of internal controls to ensure that a robust system is in place and documented, also bringing any new issues to the attention of the Project Accountant.

                6. Input to the Finance department risk register (i.e. identification of risk and  proposed mitigating action) and raising issues to the attention of the Project Accountant.  

                7. Provide support to the Head of Finance/Project Accountant on the external Audit, liaising with the external auditors as required/defined in the audit plan.

                8.  Work as a member of the Finance Management Team with the Investment Accountant and Project Accountant – planning for the Finance Team in support of the Head of Finance to ensure all deliverables are achieved, managing resource, workload, deadlines and priorities. Ensure the workload of the Finance Officers is evenly distributed to ensure the delivery of the workplan.  Line management of Finance Officer and clear communication of their requirements.

                9. Input to Business Development as required by supporting the Project Accountant.
10. Contribute to the effective management of the organisation
• Attendance at management groups, where required
• Liaison with internal and external auditors, as required
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, as identified

               11. Prepare other regular financial reports for management info as required.

               12. Prepare ad hoc analysis as required.

               13. Input to project groups as required.

Person specification

1. Qualified/Experienced Accountant Essential
2.  Excellent relationship management skills, external and internal customer focused Essential
3. Excellent spreadsheet skills Essential
4. Proven ability to successfully plan, manage and deliver projects, including identification of tasks, resources and timetables, applying quality control and risk management at all stages. Essential
5. Analytical thinker with good problem solving skills and
attention to detail Essential
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The post requires the ability to present and report information to a high standard, to write clear and concise reports and to make confident verbal presentations. Essential
7. Understanding and experience of the interaction between policies and operational procedures. Essential
8. Strategic thinker and innovative – willing to try new ideas of doing things and test new ideas Essential
9. Pragmatic and willing to develop systems suitable for an organisation with a complex business Essential
10. Resilience and ability to work under pressure. Essential
11. Flexible and adaptable as a team player Essential
12. Have a good understanding of equal opportunities and diversity awareness Essential
13. Excellent understanding and experience of IT systems and software and the way they are used to maximum effect. Desirable
14. Have previous experience of government accounting Desirable

If you would like to apply for this vacancy please e-mail your CV to consultants@humtons.com