Finance Manager

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

We are looking for an experienced manager with an accountancy qualification to join our Finance team for an initial period of one year.  Managing the Accounting & Budgeting and Payroll teams, you will be responsible for the compilation and production of management accounts, budgets and annual finance reports, ensuring the integrity and completeness of the accounting records.  You will ensure compliance with taxation rules, regulations and accounting standards and liaise with investment managers over the PCS investment portfolio.

You will bring your experience of working at a professional accountant level in the finance function of an organisation, producing management accounts and participating in the external audit process.  You will be able to demonstrate your accounting knowledge and how you keep up to date with developments in financial management and taxation.  A knowledge of contract and compliance management is essential.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including: -

·         flexible working (including hybrid working)

·         childcare and family support

·         generous maternity/paternity leave

·         32 days’ leave and Christmas closure

·         pension scheme

·         employee assistance programme

Salary and Location

·         Band 4, London, Spine points 27-23 Regional Spine points 30-26

·         London Salary: £49,299 p.a. rising to £56,079 p.a. Regional Salary: £45,570 p.a. rising to £51,459 p.a.

·         Based: PCS offices in London (Clapham) or Leeds

·         Temporary for 12 months

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 10 April 2024

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Wednesday 1 May 2024

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified.  Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

·      CVs will not be accepted.  Only PCS application forms will be considered.

·      PCS offers a generous range of benefits including assistance with childcare, extensive family-friendly schemes, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

·      PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.

·      All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Staff/PCS Members should agree the period of release with Line Managers/employing department prior to application.  Anyone currently deployed in a temporary position within PCS will be required to relinquish that position if successful at interview.

For further details and an application form please visit the PCS website.