Finance Manager

** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application **

Job Summary
The post holder will report to the Assistant Director: Finance and Performance and represent them and the section as required within the post holders own area of responsibility. To provide a comprehensive Financial service which meets the needs of the Council, regulatory authorities and statutory agencies. To be responsible for effective management and delivery of the areas of responsibility as allocated by the Assistant Director: Finance and Performance, to include Finance and Treasury, Payroll and Debtors/Cashiers or Budget and Capital and Accounts Payable. Raise and authorise electronic and manual payments within the remit of the role.​​​​​​​
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Hours of work
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.

Duration of Appointment
Permanent.

Work Pattern
Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday.
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.

Location
Location is Council Offices, Newry or Downpatrick.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Newry or Downpatrick suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations.
The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.

Salary
PO6, SCP 42-45, currently £53,460 - £56,730 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.