Finance Team Leader

* Hybrid and very flexible employer with Barnsley based offices
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave c27 days -35 days plus bank holidays
Are you a leader who can support the Financial Services Manager in delivering high quality, efficient and effective finance and accountancy support?
Who we are:
We are a unique organisation within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. We are both a local authority and a pension fund. SYPA and its pension fund have a history which hasseen us at the forefront of many developments and debates within the Local Government Pension Scheme and the wider pensions industry, including the formation of the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) of which we remain a member. We have a culture thatencourages work-life balance as we offer flexible working hours and hybrid office / home working. Our newly refurbished Barnsley office provides a state-of-the-art working environment; and with on-site parking and located within 10 minutes' walk of both thetrain and bus stations, it makes us easily accessible. At SYPA we are big on your professional development, you'll have a learning and development plan, we'll support you to keep your CPD updated and we'll pay for your professional subscription to a recognisedbody.
Full Job Description
You are a passionate team leader that can be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of 8 officers, monitoring their performance whist ensuring that the organisation meets its obligations and service standards in accordance with all relevant legislation,codes of practice and professional guidance. You are a confident and caring leader who is committed to mentoring, challenging and developing your staff.
What you'll be doing:
As a Finance Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of Senior Finance and Finance Officers, and an Apprentice, monitoring team and individual performance.
You will support the Financial Services Manager and the Head of Service in co-ordinating and producing the Medium Term Financial Strategy, annual budgets, financial statements and the annual report, as well as accounting for investments, other financial reporting,and ensuring the completion of statutory and other Government returns, and supporting annual benchmarking exercises.
You will lead by example in line with the values and behaviours of the organisation and will coach, develop and mentor the individuals you line manage, including allocation of work, day-to-day supervision and general staff wellbeing.
What you'll be able to offer:
You will hold an AAT or other accountancy qualification and will be educated to Level 4 qualification standard; or have significant vocational experience showing development in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work roles.
You'll be able to establish your credibility with your detailed knowledge of the accountancy and financial frameworks within which LGPS and / or Local Government operate. You'll also bring your knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relatingto business planning and financial and organisational management.
Key to your success in this role will be your people skills and demonstrable aptitude for leading a team. You will have proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals.You will be able to work on your own initiative, with a solution focused approach and well-developed problem-solving skills as well as an ability to manage a range of projects through to completion.
You will have good knowledge of computerised financial systems, and Microsoft Excel in terms of functionality and capability.
What's in it for you:

- We have a generous annual leave policy that offers between 27 days and 35 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus all statutory bank holidays and you are able to accrue and take up to 13 extra days leave per year by utilising Flexi-Time.
- We have a number of work-life balance policies including a Flexible Working Hours policy (Flexi-Time) which allows you to work your contracted hours to suit both you and the team that you are working in, as well as offering hybrid working enabling you towork from home for up to 3 days per week.
- You'll automatically be enrolled into the LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) which provides a salary-related pension, to which the employer contributes 16.1%.
- If the role requires it, we will pay for your professional membership of a recognised accountancy body.
- We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including regular webinars on health & wellbeing, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and employer provided flu vaccination vouchers each year. We also organise regular social and charity events.
- We also offer a 24/7 confidential helpline, access to workplace counselling and Occupational Health.
- Access to a range of benefits and discounts through the Wider Wallet scheme.
- Centrally located office for public transport links and staff on-site parking available.