Financial Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Victoria, United Kingdom WORLDSKILLS UK Full time
Job Overview">

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our small Finance and Procurement team at WorldSkills UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance operations, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities">
  1. Financial Transaction Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, helping to maintain efficient operations. Prepare and process invoices and Purchase Orders (POs), weekly payment runs, and expense claim processing.
  2. Payroll Preparation and Processing: Ensure monthly payroll preparation and processing, adhering to timelines and maintaining electronic records for payroll purposes.
  3. Financial Systems Management: Lead on the provision of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. Manage Sage 2000 and Sicon/WAP updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance of organized electronic filing systems.
  4. Month-End and Year-End Closing Processes: Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Support end-of-year preparation to ensure compliance with statutory reporting and thorough record-keeping.
  5. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist the Financial Controller with budget preparation and forecasting, contributing to analysis that informs strategic decisions. Perform variance analysis, identifying deviations from budgets and providing explanations and recommendations.
  6. Audit and Grant Claims: Prepare records and documentation for audits and grant claims, supporting compliance. Assist in gathering documentation for audits and ensuring necessary information is organized and available.

The successful candidate will be a skilled finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is committed to supporting WorldSkills UK's strategic and financial objectives.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits: 25 days' annual leave (increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days) plus public and bank holidays. Flexible working options, including part-time work. Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.



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