Finance Manager x3
Finance, Audit

Job: Finance Manager 

Salary:  £32,234- £35,745

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Churchgate House, Manchester

Closing date: 09/05/2021 at 23:59

Click here to access the Role Profile


Your role: 

We would like to recruit a talented person with substantial experience of working in an accounting position, with a good understanding of the statutory framework for accountancy, technical accountancy or management accountancy.  We are looking for somebody in possession of the AAT qualification or working towards CCAB/CIMA qualification.

The Finance Manager will provide financial advice and information to service heads on all budget monitoring and financial advice issues.  They will also contribute to business planning, preparation of annual budgets, closure of accounts, whilst ensuring the adherence to the Combined Authority’s financial regulations.

For further information on this role please contact Tracey Read, Head of Finance – Management Accountancy tracey.read@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

 


About you: 
  • Possession of the AAT qualification or working towards CCAB qualification with substantial experience of working in an accounting position
  • Good knowledge of the statutory framework for accountancy and understanding of accounting principles and techniques, including appreciation of the COPFS Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and Accounts and Audit Regulations.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
  • Experience of using Agresso and/or Business World On! are desirable.
  • Ability to communicate in a straightforward and non-contentious way with the ability to persuade and negotiate.
  • Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources. 
  • Ability to organise own time effectively, creating own work schedules, prioritizing, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales

 

 About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/   

 

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

  • Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and        Women
  • Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
  • Ability to buy additional annual leave
  • Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service    increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
  • Corporate travel loans
  • Cycle scheme
  • Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
  • Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
  • Modern city centre offices (role specific)
  • Sports and welfare club

      

Mandatory Information:

 

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COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will require disclosure of all convictions including those considered spent under the Act. The role holder will be subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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Vacancy Description
 

Job: Finance Manager 

Salary:  £32,234- £35,745

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Churchgate House, Manchester

Closing date: 09/05/2021 at 23:59

Click here to access the Role Profile


Your role: 

We would like to recruit a talented person with substantial experience of working in an accounting position, with a good understanding of the statutory framework for accountancy, technical accountancy or management accountancy.  We are looking for somebody in possession of the AAT qualification or working towards CCAB/CIMA qualification.

The Finance Manager will provide financial advice and information to service heads on all budget monitoring and financial advice issues.  They will also contribute to business planning, preparation of annual budgets, closure of accounts, whilst ensuring the adherence to the Combined Authority’s financial regulations.

For further information on this role please contact Tracey Read, Head of Finance – Management Accountancy tracey.read@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

 


About you: 
  • Possession of the AAT qualification or working towards CCAB qualification with substantial experience of working in an accounting position
  • Good knowledge of the statutory framework for accountancy and understanding of accounting principles and techniques, including appreciation of the COPFS Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and Accounts and Audit Regulations.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
  • Experience of using Agresso and/or Business World On! are desirable.
  • Ability to communicate in a straightforward and non-contentious way with the ability to persuade and negotiate.
  • Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources. 
  • Ability to organise own time effectively, creating own work schedules, prioritizing, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales

 

 About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/   

 

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

  • Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and        Women
  • Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
  • Ability to buy additional annual leave
  • Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service    increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
  • Corporate travel loans
  • Cycle scheme
  • Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
  • Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
  • Modern city centre offices (role specific)
  • Sports and welfare club

      

Mandatory Information:

 

Privacy Notice  ">

 

COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will require disclosure of all convictions including those considered spent under the Act. The role holder will be subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.