Finance Support Officer

6 months ago


Salisbury, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

SEO National - £38,724 - £44,393

Based at UKHSA Porton Down - site-based

Permanent Contract

Finance Support Officer

Do you have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in managing budgets, payments, and audits in a complex and dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

As the Finance Support Officer, you will be part of the Estates, Engineering and Facilities (EEF) department, which is responsible for the engineering function comprising maintenance, validation, and calibration of assets, as well as repairs and capital work. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and work collaboratively with the EEF team to implement and maintain financial tools, processes, and procedures. You will ensure the EEF team follows the UKHSA finance and procedures and adheres to the Engineering Policy.

You will also prepare financial management reports and satisfy the regulatory requirements of internal and external auditors. You will monitor and process payments with the supply chain and the PMC and support the EEF team with funding for operational and business-critical needs. You will communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.

Location

Based at UKHSA - Full-time on-site
- Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Working Pattern - Full Time

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Lead op-ex budget preparation and work with UKHSA stakeholders to set departmental financial objectives and targets.

Monitor op-ex budgetary expenditure and seek necessary approval from line manager.

Provide monthly financial reconciliation reporting to EEF management team.

Contribute to financial reconciliation and year end account management and reporting

Verify invoices and supporting information to facilitate approval processes.

Facilitate work/ purchase order processing and approval processing.

Lead cap-ex budget preparation and work with UKHSA stakeholders to secure funding in response to asset life cycle replacement plan, forward maintenance plan and any other forecasted cap-ex expenditure initiatives.

Comply with payment and other financial contractual terms and conditions between UKHSA and supply chain.

To line manage or supervise colleagues as required

Comply with UKHSA financial controls and procedures.

Comply with UKHSA financial management electronic system

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.

Please see job description attached for full list of duties and competencies associated with the post.

**Benefits**:
Learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:
A professional qualification in accountancy or an alternative qualification that is relevant to the job or equivalent experience within a similar role

Similar financial experience and background in financial accounting, budget management, and financial processing

Knowledge and experience in using MS Excel and financial management systems and databases.

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships at all levels and between organisations

Communication skills with ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form with direct reports, line manager and other stakeholders at all levels

Location

Based at UKHSA Porton Down - Full-time, on-site.
- Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Selection process details

**STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT**:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

**STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW**:
This competition will involve an interview by video.

Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

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