Job summary
Based in Teesside, Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services based in the Tees Valley area and working across the North-East region. We are working in partnership with Middlesbrough & Stockton Mind to deliver the IMPACT on Teesside service.
We have been providing a range of commissioned and psychological therapies services to our local communities for over 20 years and have become the largest and most trusted psychological therapy provider in the area. Our aim is to ensure that local people have access to high quality, evidence based support, provided by a team of trained and dedicated staff. We put people at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves on delivering quality, holistic and evidence-based services, demonstrating excellence in mental health provision.
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Finance Manager.
The successful post holder will manage organisational finances, maintain accurate financial records, and take responsibility for the operation of Alliances finance systems, reporting to the Managing Directors, Senior Managers, and external Auditors.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have oversight and responsibility for ensuring Alliance meets all obligations in respect of audit controls, compliance, and financial risk. They will provide careful management of working capital across the Alliance group They will produce management accounts, provide budgets and forecasts in relation to current services and will contribute to project development including detailed and comprehensive costings for tenders. They will manage a small Accounts & Finance team and have experience of delivering development and training to the team as required.
The post holder will work closely with Directors, the HR Lead and Service Managers to ensure that all services are cost effective and operating within budget. They will be able to liaise effectively with NHS service commissioners and other external organisations and previous experience of working with the NHS and other Public Sector organisations would be desirable.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role requires an individual with substantial previous experience of managing finance functions for a similarly sized business, working across public and private sectors. The position would suit an individual confident enough to make suggestions, seek out solutions and challenge the MD and Senior Management team where necessary.
About us
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
For more information please contact info@alliancepsychology.com
Closing date: 20th March 2023
Interviews: 28th March 2023
Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme. We also offer life assurance, and lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.
Alliance has organisational responsibility for safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults within our service, part of this is to follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is also a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
Dueto the nature of the duties of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application. Alliance Psychological Services Limited is committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People status and is a Living Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have oversight of and carry responsibility for all duties undertaken within the Accounts and Finance Department ensuring that control policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Management Accounting
- Preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
- Preparation of budgeting figures for each service area and keeping Directors up to date with performance against these budgets on a regular basis.
- Development of financial information reports to assist in organisational decision making at all levels including cost reviews and proactive suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Liaison with all service areas to ensure finance adds value and provides effective use of resources.
- Development of departmental reporting and improvement of systems and procedures across the organisation to develop accurate and meaningful finance information.
- Maintaining good working relationships with external organisations including NHS and other service commissioners and Health Education England,
Financial Accounting & Audit
- Achieving required standards and meeting with all obligations in respect of audit controls, compliance, and financial risk.
- Preparation of year end accounts, VAT, and tax returns.
- Liaison with the banks, accountants and auditors and other regulatory organisations when necessary
- Management of working capital & debt finance
Accounts & Finance Team Management
- Provide Line Management to the Finance Admin Lead
- Mentor & develop current finance team providing training as required.
- Maintain oversight of regular sales and purchase ledger tasks including VAT and bank reconciliation
- Ensure that payroll and pension duties are performed to required standard and within agreed timeframes.
Confidentiality
- In the performance of their duties, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their care, staff, and others. They may also have access to information relating to Alliance as an organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
- Information relating to clients, carers, staff, other healthcare workers or Alliance business may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have oversight of and carry responsibility for all duties undertaken within the Accounts and Finance Department ensuring that control policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Management Accounting
- Preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
- Preparation of budgeting figures for each service area and keeping Directors up to date with performance against these budgets on a regular basis.
- Development of financial information reports to assist in organisational decision making at all levels including cost reviews and proactive suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Liaison with all service areas to ensure finance adds value and provides effective use of resources.
- Development of departmental reporting and improvement of systems and procedures across the organisation to develop accurate and meaningful finance information.
- Maintaining good working relationships with external organisations including NHS and other service commissioners and Health Education England,
Financial Accounting & Audit
- Achieving required standards and meeting with all obligations in respect of audit controls, compliance, and financial risk.
- Preparation of year end accounts, VAT, and tax returns.
- Liaison with the banks, accountants and auditors and other regulatory organisations when necessary
- Management of working capital & debt finance
Accounts & Finance Team Management
- Provide Line Management to the Finance Admin Lead
- Mentor & develop current finance team providing training as required.
- Maintain oversight of regular sales and purchase ledger tasks including VAT and bank reconciliation
- Ensure that payroll and pension duties are performed to required standard and within agreed timeframes.
Confidentiality
- In the performance of their duties, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their care, staff, and others. They may also have access to information relating to Alliance as an organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
- Information relating to clients, carers, staff, other healthcare workers or Alliance business may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A recognised CCAB qualification and 5 years post qualification experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing the financial affairs of a similar-sized organisation
- Experience of leading a financial team and managing staff and all aspects of their development
- Able to contribute to Senior Management Meetings and ensure financial perspectives are considered in key decisions.
- Good understanding of audit requirements and segregation of duties.
- Experience of development and maintenance of accounting processes and Competent in Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Power point.
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to be business focused and have business awareness in order to assist non-financial managers.
- Experience of persuading, influencing and aiding others in decision making and implementing change
- Analytical Skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous experience in a confidential setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Sage
- NHS/Public Sector background experience
Other Skills and Qualities
Essential
- High level of motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure and alone.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- High level of organisation skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Act in ways that support equality and promotes diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A recognised CCAB qualification and 5 years post qualification experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing the financial affairs of a similar-sized organisation
- Experience of leading a financial team and managing staff and all aspects of their development
- Able to contribute to Senior Management Meetings and ensure financial perspectives are considered in key decisions.
- Good understanding of audit requirements and segregation of duties.
- Experience of development and maintenance of accounting processes and Competent in Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Power point.
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to be business focused and have business awareness in order to assist non-financial managers.
- Experience of persuading, influencing and aiding others in decision making and implementing change
- Analytical Skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous experience in a confidential setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Sage
- NHS/Public Sector background experience
Other Skills and Qualities
Essential
- High level of motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure and alone.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- High level of organisation skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Act in ways that support equality and promotes diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.