Financial Controller - Temporary

Information

At CrossReach we’re a charitable organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do.  From caring for older people, children and families and the homeless to supporting those with learning disabilities, we’ve been delivering innovative social care for 150 years.  And as one of Scotland’s largest social care providers, we have 65 services and 1,800 employees across the country.

As a member of our Corporate Services team you’ll be helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society live safer, fuller and happier lives.  Our values driven culture means we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our service users and employees.  So, join us and you’ll be part of a professional environment with a range of development opportunities and a generous benefits package.  It’s a career that will enhance both your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland.

This is a temporary post to provide maternity leave cover.

Main Function

To ensure that all aspects of ‘Financial Accounting’ are well managed

Main Duties

1.  To reconcile, and correct, balance sheet codes on a monthly basis
2. To account for restricted funds, including researching restrictions and producing reports for different levels of management
3. To coordinate the relationship with the ‘external’ and ‘internal’ auditors, and to lead on preparation for the annual statutory audit
4. To coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, and to develop budget preparation systems
5. To oversee Treasury Management, including coordinating the relationship with the bank, and reporting on cash flows
6. To coordinate production of monthly management accounts
7. To prepare accounts for the trading subsidiary (CrossReach Trading Ltd)
8. To prepare quarterly VAT returns
9. To prepare statistical returns
10. To develop policies & procedures for Financial Accounting
11. To ensure that systems in place comply with current audit practices
12. To ensure that financial records are appropriately and securely kept
13. To understand, and be involved in, the development of the strategic direction of the organisation.
14. To manage the Finance Manager
15. To work in partnership with Finance Business Partners, and other staff, to provide specialist financial support and information as required and to share specialist knowledge as appropriate
16. To be the ‘Finance Business Partner’ for Head Office based departments (Estates, Business Development, IT, CEO)
17. As a Finance Business Partner work with the Head of Service to research the wider financial context and identify developments and changes which will have an impact on service delivery.
18. To keep up to date and ensure compliance with financial practices including SORP (Statement of recommended practice).

GENERAL DUTIES

19. To undertake duties in relation to CrossReach Policies and Procedures such as Complaints, Discipline & Grievance, Health & Safety and Safeguarding as required.
20. To prepare and present reports for the Council Committees, Corporate Management Team and Senior Management Team as requested by the CEO or Director.
21. To effectively manage your area of responsibility ensuring that regular meetings, supervision and appraisal are in place.
22. To be a member of the Senior Management Team, undertaking relevant tasks and responsibilities within and on behalf of the group.
23. To promote Health & Safety awareness and compliance throughout the area of responsibility.
24. To undertake such other duties as may be required by the Director.
25. To demonstrate and share Christian love and support including by leading of worship in accordance with CrossReach policy, and by ensuring all staff meetings are opened with prayer and Bible reading.

Qualifications

Essential

1. To be a qualified accountant (CCAB)

Personal

1. You are required to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos (This is a requirement under the Equality act 2010.)
2. Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence change across the           organisation.
3. A can-do attitude – a practical, delivery-orientated individual.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

1. Experience working in similar role, or in practice.
2. Strong Excel skills

Desirable

1. Experience across a range of different organisations
2. Experience of both manual & computerised book-keeping
3. Experience of developing financial accounting packages
4. Experience of SUN accounts
5. Strong financial modelling skills