Finance Officer - 2 Year Fixed Term (with possible extension)

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

1. Process accounts for payment, prepare salaries, PAYE, etc incl annual return, undertake VAT analysis and returns.

2. Prepare budgets in consultation with CEO and service managers

3. Prepare and present quarterly management accounts

4. Prepare invoices and ensure credit control, general bookkeeping.

5. Prepare and monitor cashflows

6. Prepare annual accounts for audit and liaise with consultant accountant

7. Advise the Management Committee and Management Team on the strategic financial direction of the organisation required to meet TIG’s corporate objectives.

8. Implement the agreed strategies, including policy formulation, to manage the financial health of all aspects of TIG’s business, including its charity TEAS(SCIO).

9. Contribute to overall business planning, reporting and management as a member of the Management Team with specific responsibility for internal audit, financial strategy and management.

10. Report on progress and performance in Finance to the Management Committee and its Sub-Committees and develop new reporting systems where appropriate.

11. Assist the CEO and Managers deliver the Finance function to achieve the organisations priorities and targets, ensuring continuous improvement and promoting a personal development and learning culture.

12. To support the preparation and submission of grant applications and claims and liaise with the Funder’s Officers as required in line with the terms of the Service Level Agreement or grant terms.

13. Provide support to the Care & Repair Service to ensure they comply with the Service Level Agreement with the Comhairle.

14. Ensure TIG’S Finance services meet current regulatory and good practice standards, e.g. in planning, risk management, external and internal audit, customer involvement, equalities, procurement, performance and budgetary management as well as service delivery.

15. Manage relationships with financial institutions and regulators, for example on the investment portfolio, insurances and treasury management.

16. Seek training, support and continuous professional development to maintain and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to meet TIG’S objectives.

17. Co-operate with the introduction of new procedures and/or new equipment/technology.

18. Be conversant with and operate at all times with the current Health & Safety and Work Legislation.

19. Such other relevant duties are required in discussion with the CEO, in line with the needs of the organisation.

Closing Date: Monday 9th December at 5.00 p.m.