Senior Finance Manager - Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom - UK Sport

Description

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us.

We're looking to recruit a Finance Manager, joining the Business Services Directorate to play an active role in managing the day-to-day operation, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting and payroll systems within UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).

To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.

Integrity - We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Collaboration - We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.

Excellence - We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.

Passion - We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting and payroll systems within UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).

You will also be responsible for UKAD's monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, financial controls and procedures.
Direct supervision of the Finance Officer and Payroll Officer, including annual objective setting, appraisals, regular one to ones, and mentoring
Responsible for all finance processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines, UKAD policies and procedures, and statutory compliance

Provision of regular, and ad hoc, high quality management reporting and information in accordance with agreed timetables, including provision of financial information and analysis to DCMS and external pension providers.

Manage tax compliance, including VAT procedures and the quarterly VAT return submission
Production of month end accruals and prepayments, ensuring the overall accuracy of UKAD's financial reporting
Supplier management, ensuring compliance with UKAD procurement policies and controls
Supporting the review and variance analysis of monthly management accounts, working together with the Head of Finance and budget holders
Act as the system administrator for current, and future, financial systems and project management of system upgrades and implementations
Experience of providing financial information to non-financial managers
Experience of building excellent working relationships with non-financial members at all levels of the organisation
High level of technical competence and a keen eye for financial detail
Knowledge of management accounts
AAT Level 2 or above would be desirable
Experience of assisting with internal and external audits
Provide a customer service approach to internal and external customers, with a flexible attitude
Analytical skills and advanced Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr