Finance Manager

6 days ago

Witham, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and... Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager - Public Sector Expert

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with a background in the public sector to join our team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. As a key member of our Finance team, you will be responsible for managing purchase and sales ledgers, cash and cash flow control, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily Cash Management: Manage daily cash flow, including cash flow forecasting, investment of surplus cash, and transfers between operating bank accounts in accordance with bank facilities.
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, supporting the team with queries and actively improving KPIs.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Maintain all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of payroll journals to HR records.
  • Payment Runs: Manage and process weekly payment runs of supplier invoices to the value of up to £1m and above.
  • Finance Process Management: Manage and maintain the Finance Process sections of the financial procedures manual and ensure compliance, as well as the Processing Team's Day to day finance procedures.
  • Year End Financial Statements: Assist in the delivery of the year end financial statements, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries.

Requirements:

  • Qualifications: Fully/part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA), studying towards full qualification.
  • Experience: Experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and managing a finance team.
  • Skills: Strong Excel skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Selection Process:

  • Stage 1: An informal interview with the Assistant Director of Finance talking through your relevant experience and the role.
  • Stage 2: Panel interview with Assistant Director of Finance and one other to be confirmed to include a 10 min presentation (details to be shared separately if successful at stage 2).

Company Information:

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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