Finance and Budget Manager

We require a qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a not-for-profit organisation. As an experienced people manager, you will motivate and manage the Accounting & Budgeting and Payroll teams to provide a high standard of service.

Salary and Location

• Band 4, London, Spine points 27-23 Regional Spine points 30-26
• London Salary: £49,299 p.a. rising to £56,079 p.a. Regional Salary: £45,570 p.a. rising to £51,459 p.a.
• Based: PCS London (Clapham) or Leeds

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA) and a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Experience of working in an organisation characterised by multi cost centres, annual and long-term budget cycles
• Management accounts production including compilation of year end accounts and external reports
• Experience of payroll processes, project management and external audit

The main duties of the Finance and Budget Manager role include:

• People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
• Support the Head of Finance to ensure the production of all summary financial information
• Produce the year end accounts for the Financial Report
• Prepare the annual budgets and online budget reports for budget holders
• Administer the statutory annual audit processes
• Production of the VAT returns and filing of the Corporation tax
• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments
• Maintain the fixed asset register and related depreciation schedules
• Conduct monthly accounting for investments
• Manage deferred income and maintain the rental income schedule
• Oversee management of the timely and accurate processing of the payroll within PCS

Closing date: at 12 midday on Monday 12 August 2024

Applications for the role of Finance and Budget Manager must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Wednesday 28 August 2024 and Monday 2 September 2024

The selection process will be a two stage interview.  Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Employer Benefits

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified.  Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted.  Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

To view our guidance for applicants and full information about how to apply, please visit our PCS website.