The Main Duties Of The Role Will Include Line management and leadership of the 2 x Band 5 and 1 x Band 6 team members. Working closely with the BSR Operational Support, Operational Excellence Team, SSCL (our shared services provider) and other regulators to streamline and improve the invoicing and reimbursement processes. Overall responsibility for the invoicing and debt recovery function for BSR cost recoverable activities. Work with officials from the Fire & Rescue Service and Local Authorities to ensure the timely reimbursement for their services when commissioned by the BSR. This includes extracting data from Dynamics and monthly reporting and reconciliation. Ensure compliance with HSE expenses policies and support the BSR SLT as part of the regular compliance indicator information. Key Responsibilities Identify and embed process improvements for invoicing, working with the wider PFPD and SSCL (Shared Service Provider) to realise efficiencies. Support on the reconciliation process, identifying receipts using the relevant systems and resolve invoicing queries. Lead on debt recovery by monitoring and controlling of the recovery of debts as outlined in HSE’s Debt Strategy, attending the regular Debt Review Meeting with the Deputy Director of Finance. Lead on the identification and subsequent preparation/submission of Debt Collection Agency and litigation files. Participate in quarterly contract meetings with the DCA and litigation company to ensure effective delivery of the contract and value for money. Work collaboratively with the wider Cost Recovery Team. Have joint oversight of the expenses function to ensure compliance, including the delivery of an effective post-payment checking regime, ensuring the required targets and deadlines are achieved and where appropriate, working with HSE’s Fraud Officer to identify and target specific areas of concern. This post requires extensive knowledge transfer and training from the existing Bootle based team which will require office attendance 3-5 days per week during the training period and it is expected that there will be ongoing face to face collaboration to ensure consistency in process and development across the various income regimes. There will be an agreement with your line manager if you are successful.