Financial Controller - Manchester, United Kingdom - UKROEd

Description

UKROEd

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE: Financial Controller

RESPONSIBLE TO: Finance Director

LOCATION: Manchester City Centre (hybrid with a requirement to work three days in the office)

HOURS: 37.5 hrs

SALARY: £70,000 per annum

About UKROEd

UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service. It is the operating company of the Road Safety Trust and is committed to the education and training of drivers who commit low level traffic offences.

UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all relevant applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, disability, or pregnancy status.

Overview of the role

As second in command to the Finance Director of UKROEd, you will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis and consolidation of financial data and assist the Finance Director with the overall management of the organisation's finances. You will play a key role in the development and maintenance of the company's financial controls, processes and systems and ensure complete compliance to statutory requirements.

Purpose of the role

Within the capacity of this role you will be required to;

• Support the Finance Director of UKROEd Limited ("the company")
• Support the UKROEd board and The Road Safety Trust ("RST") trustees.
• Support the implementation of the financial strategy for the company.
• Ensure full compliance with the company's financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the delivery of the company's payroll function to ensure employees and associates are paid on time
• Ensure full compliance with relevant laws, statutory and fiscal reporting requirements and other applicable legislation on behalf of the company and RST, its charity holding company.
• Secure the assets of the company and identify, record and control liabilities.
• Identify control risks and devise improvements to policies and procedures to address them.
• Provide advice to managers on income and expenditure and annual budgeting for the company.
• Operate the procurement procedures of the company.
• Operate the purchase-to-pay cycle of the company.
• Oversee the recording, approval, and payment of out-of-pocket expenses to staff.
• Oversee the calculation, recording and payment of bills and self-bills in respect of the NDORS scheme.
• Provide management accounts and other regular reports for the directors and managers.
• Oversee the processing of payroll, pensions and benefits for the company.
• Prepare statutory and tax returns.
• Provide information to auditors.
• Provide occasional assistance with the operation of the financial procedures of RST.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• To comply with best practice in financial matters to ensure that these are conducted in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
• To manage and supervise the Finance Manager.
• To maintain relevant aspects of the operational risk register.
• To maintain and develop risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• To prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and associated schedules.
• To prepare monthly financial control schedules and reconciliations.
• To prepare procurement plans for the main areas of expenditure, qualifying all suppliers through appropriate procurement procedures.
• To monitor and approve requests from budget holders for purchase orders.
• To monitor and approve purchase invoices for payment, including matching to purchase order and checks for accuracy and approval.
• To monitor and approve out-of-pocket expense claims for payment, including checking of receipts and periodic review of spending reports
• To apply for and issue corporate credit cards to staff
• To monitor and approve corporate credit card transactions, including checking receipts.
• To monitor and approve bank payments using on-line banking systems.
• To maintain standing records for customers and suppliers
• To oversee and assist in the production of invoices and payments for the NDORS Scheme
• To produce management information as required
• To assist in the production and audit of statutory accounts for the company
• To liaise with auditors, bankers and other professional advisers
• To liaise with insurance brokers and providers
• To liaise with external companies providing administrative support to the work of the company
• To report incidents of fraud or non-compliance with policies and procedures
• To implement changes to financial controls and other procedures
• To attend occasional meetings at locations across the UK.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in a business or finance environment

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years' experience managing financial operations within a company.
• Experience of working as a Financial Controller
• Commitment to the principles of public service
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience and competence in a range of operational aspects of accounting work.
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders, including directors and other board members.
• Experience of writing reports
• Understanding of financial markets

Desirable

• An understanding of the accounting policies of the police service, local authorities and of charities
• Experience of using the Xero accounting system or similar

Job Related Knowledge

Essential

• A practical understanding of management accounting, principles and techniques
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• in-dept knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills
• A high level of self-motivation
• A high level of organisational skills
• Accuracy, rapidity, common sense and attention to detail
• A high level of information processing competence with experience of using on-line systems
• A high level of spreadsheet competence
• A flexible and hands-on approach
• Impeccable references
• Willingness to be vetted for enhanced security clearance
• integrity and dedication to service

Desirable

Experience of working within the charity/not-for-profit sector