Finance Officer Approved Premises Bedford - Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Salary 1
- £24,228 - £30,208 pro-rata

Number of jobs available - 1

Detail of reserve list - 12 Months

Region - East of England

City/Town - Bedford

Building/Site - NPS 78-80 CHAUCER ROAD BEDFORD, MK40 2AP

Grade - Other

Organisation Grade for HMPPS - NPS Pay Band 3 National

Post Type - Permanent

Working Pattern - Part Time

Role Type - Administration / Corporate Support

Job description 1

This post is for 9.25 hours per week. Bedford Approved Premises is a female only establishment. The post advertised at Bedford are exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000. Therefore we are only able to accept female applicants

Overview of the job

This role will assist in the accounting records and financial information in respect of a cluster of Approved Premises within a Division.

The role will assist with managing funding streams and purchasing, and ensuring payments are managed effectively.

The job holder will have no line management responsibilities.

Summary

To ensure the efficient and effective monitoring and operation of the Approved Premises financial systems in accordance with NPS and HMPPS policies and procedures.

Support the Approved Premises Area Manager in collecting, reviewing and analysing budgets for the AP

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties and duties:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities

Provide support to Approved Premises Area Manager in monitoring, reviewing and reporting on devolved budget for Approved Premises cluster in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies
Produce financial reports as required for the AP Area Manager, NPS division and Ministry of Justice
Develop and maintain financial administrative systems and procedures to support operational delivery in the Approved Premises cluster
Maintain accounts for the Approved Premises cluster
Undertake bank account reconciliation for Approved Premises cluster
Provide guidance to staff about Approved Premises finance procedures
Monitor income received from Approved Premises residents in payment for service charges and take appropriate action
Reconcile the pay claims of flexible resource staff with hours worked and provide assurance to area managers that claims can be approved
Respond appropriately and prosocially to financial enquiries from Approved Premises residents
To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Behaviours

Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace

Essential Experience

Demonstrate previous financial administration experience
Experience of providing a range of management support activities

Technical requirements
GCSE Maths Grade C and above or equivalent qualification

IT Skills:
Ability to use Excel to produce and maintain data sheets

Additional Information 1

Working Arrangements & Further Information
Standard working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays.

Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Pension

Please note:

Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management.

There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

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