Job summary
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Job description
Overview of the job
This role will assist in the accounting records and financial information in respect of a cluster of Approved Premises within a Division.
The role will assist with managing funding streams and purchasing, and ensuring payments are managed effectively.
The job holder will have no line management responsibilities.
Summary
To ensure the efficient and effective monitoring and operation of the Approved Premises financial systems in accordance with NPS and HMPPS policies and procedures.
Support the Approved Premises Area Manager in collecting, reviewing and analysing budgets for the AP
In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.�
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
1. Provide support to Approved Premises Area Manager in monitoring, reviewing and reporting on devolved budget for Approved Premises cluster in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies
2. Produce financial reports as required for the AP Area Manager, NPS division and Ministry of Justice
3. Develop and maintain financial administrative systems and procedures to support operational delivery in the Approved Premises cluster
4. Maintain accounts for the Approved Premises cluster
5. Undertake� bank account reconciliation for Approved Premises cluster
6. Oversee purchasing for Approved Premises cluster, applying Value for Money principles, and process invoices
7. Provide guidance to staff about Approved Premises finance procedures
8. Monitor income received from Approved Premises residents in payment for service charges and take appropriate action
9. Reconcile the pay claims of flexible resource staff with hours worked and provide assurance to area managers that claims can be approved
10. Respond appropriately and pro-socially to financial enquiries from Approved Premises residents
11. To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Person specification
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Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent qualification.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
12. Changing and Improving
13. Making Effective Decisions
14. Managing a Quality Service
15. Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
16. IT Skills: Intermediate level or above in using Microsoft Office, especially to Excel to produce, improve and maintain spreadsheets.
Benefits
17. Access to learning and development
18. A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
19. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
20. A with an employer contribution of
21. Annual Leave
22. Public Holidays
23. Season Ticket Advance
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