Head of Finance - Reed : Job Details

Fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join a great team. The role will varied, hands on and rewarding.

Your role will include:

• Manage the budget process, from planning through to approval, working with other leaders
• Provide accurate and timely information to the Board  to enable effective budgetary control. This will include producing accurate management accounts
• Develop, implement and monitor the financial policies and procedures on procurement, virements, asset management and disposal, etc in accordance with the  Financial Handbook, enabling robust financial management
• Take appropriate action to address financial risks, problems and irregularities
• Develop and maintain an effective internal audit procedure  including producing audit reports and making recommendations for improvement
• Manage the external audit procedures for the trust, and follow up on any recommendations resulting from audits
• Establish and monitor effective procurement procedures in order to achieve financial efficiencies, including overseeing the tendering process
• Oversee commercial contracts, ensuring they represent value for money
• Arrange and manage necessary insurance arrangements for the trust
• Manage the trust’s tax and National Insurance arrangements, including ensuring claims for VAT and business rates are submitted and refunds are received and appropriately accounted for