About the job Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and Adaptable individual who likes to make a difference to peoples lives, to join a very active admin team, Accountant for the Service Charitable Funds held by 14 Regt RA. The successful candidate will need to be organised, a good communicator with great interpersonal skills as well as a self-starter. You will have the opportunity to work in a mixed team of military and civil servants as part of a wider Regimental Headquarters team managing and accounting for all non-public monies. This exciting and fulfilling role is located in Larkhill 14th Regiment Royal Artillery provides a foundation of excellence, preparing new Gunners for their initial regimental employment and supporting the training and development of the wider Royal Regiment. It is located within Larkhill Garrison, north of the City of Salisbury, Wiltshire. The Regiment delivers a wide range of Initial Trade Training activity (for Royal Artillery soldiers and officers) and facilitates Subsequent Trade Training and Equipment Support for the Royal School of Artillery. The Regiment also delivers experimentation and innovation for the Royal Regiment, working closely with Land Warfare Centres Experimentation and Trials Group, alongside other cap badges and capabilities. Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you We actively encourage and welcome enquiries about the position This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description In collaboration with the RAO they will manage the maintenance of Service Charitable Accounts held by 14 Regt RA/RSA. They are responsible to the Senior Fund Manager for all functional matters in operating the PAXTON accounting system and associated Central Bank account. The responsibilities of this post will include, but not limited to, the following: Manage accounts and subsidiary books using PAXTON software. Manage an accurate cashier counter service; issue, receive and record cash and/or cheques; check and stamp supporting paperwork; reconcile cash/cheques on a daily basis (using spreadsheets Microsoft Excel). Manage cash paid into the commercial bank selected by the Managing Trustee (MT); at least weekly, ensuring the cash holding limit of 15k is not exceeded. Record all entries onto the Accounting System PAXTON. Manage the safe custody of all financial instruments (cheque/pass book) which are to be se-cured when not in use. Manage maintenance of Registers. Ensure appropriate month end Procedures are actioned on the last working day of each month. Reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis, minimum. Complete all end of year procedures for all funds and send to SW Bde within the 2-month timeframe. Mandatory courses will be the Regimental Accounts Course at Worthy Down. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in attendance. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). DBS cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. Person specification Essential: Sound IT Skills, specifically Excel Good numerical and literacy skills. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal direction. Good problem solver Highly motivated and strong organisational skills. Desirable Has the ability to manage competing priorities. Enjoys working in a busy Headquarters Previous accounting experience (Military or Civilian). Regimental Accountant qualified would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Working Together Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of 29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At application you will be assessed against the following: 250 statement demonstrating the skills and experience you have against the essential criteria. This can also include any key responsibilities, achievement and relevant transferable skills. 1 behaviour based question - Managing a Quality Service When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview you will be assessed against 3 behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Working Together Managing a Quality Service Application sifting will be scheduled to take placewithin 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. These will be held in person. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jacqueline Harvard Email : jacqueline.harvard126mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk.