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Financial Accountant

Employer
Tai Ceredigion Cyf
Location
Lampeter, Ceredigion, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 27, 2020

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Financial Accountant

Ceredigion or Powys
30 Hours, Part Time, Permanent
£28,488.10 - £31,455.54
Close Date: 4 November 2020 - midday

Overall Job Purpose: Undertake the operation of the Finance function and the delivery and development of high-quality finance strategies and systems that enable Barcud to meet its business objectives and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities;
Finance:

Assist in the management and integrity of the Association's financial management systems ensuring that records maintained are accurate, timely and made in accordance with relevant legislation.Be an integral part of the Association's month end procedures, including accruals and prepayments and the closedown of the financial period in line with deadlines to ensure accurate and timely reporting.Support the Corporate Finance Manager in the delivery of the Association's financial monitoring reports, monthly management information and financial year end accounts.Reconcile Barcud's financial transactions such as bank reconciliations and calculate accounting transactions as required.Ensure that group policies and practices are adhered to in line with current financial legislation, recognised best practice and appropriately to organisational needsCreate and input journals as necessary on a regular basis.Maintain records and documentation in a formal and structured way.Activity participate in any audit inspections providing the necessary support and advice as appropriate.Monitor expenditure in accordance with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Delegated Authorities.Ensure that VAT is correctly accounted for and prepare the quarterly VAT returns of the Group.Produce the quarterly and annual treasury reports.Prepare cash flow forecasts as required.People:
Promote a high-performance culture that drives continuous improvement and efficiencies. Communicating the priorities, plans, vision and objectives of the Association to ensure effective delivery to the agreed service standards and targets. CorporatePromote, develop and manage effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve continuous improvement in the provision of services.Promote Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the organisation.Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.Work within the Association's equality, diversity and inclusion policies at all times and in all aspects of service delivery and employment.Ensure that the Association and its employees comply with all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements along with best practice.In all aspects of the Association's work, to promote effective communications, excellence in customer service, and a focus on continuous improvement.Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be requested.This person specification details the experience and skills for the position of Financial Accountant at Barcud. All skills and experience are essential except where explicitly indicated to be desirable (D).Qualifications

Educated to A level or equivalent.Relevant accountancy qualification or equivalent professional experience.Evidence of proactive professional development.Experience
Delivering a Finance service, preferably in a non-for-profit environment.Comprehensive experience of the full array of financial transactions and accounts maintenance.Providing a customer-based service.Achieving targets and objectives.Financial reconciliation and statistical analysis.Working collaboratively across an organisation.Public sector or Housing Association experience. (D)Skills / Knowledge
Understanding of financial processes, procedures and systems.Knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and an understanding of the relevant SORP and accounting standards.Awareness of challenges in the delivery of a Finance service.Use of financial accounting software packages.Knowledge of VAT.A strong commitment to a people focused culture.Sound numerical, reasoning and written communication skills.Ability to speak Welsh. (D)Able to set appropriate and challenging performance targets for self.Ability to work collaboratively across an organisation to ensure a high-quality Finance service is being provided.Close Date: 4 November 2020 - middayOn the 1st of November 2020, Tai Ceredigion and Mid-Wales Housing association will merge to form a new housing association called Barcud.

By bringing together expertise, experience and vision, Barcud will be the backbone for providing affordable housing to rent, rent-to-own and buy in the heart of Wales.

Barcud will be a not for profit housing association. Every penny will be ploughed back into providing first class homes in our communities across Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.


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