Finance Officer Approved Premises Bedford - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £24,228 - £30,208

Prorata
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Other

NPS Pay Band 3 National
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

This position is based at NPS 7880 CHAUCER ROAD BEDFORD, MK40 2APAbout the job

Job summary:

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Job description:

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.

Person specification:

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Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace
Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £24,228, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £6,420 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance

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Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security:

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks

Nationality requirements:

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals

- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those