Overview
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently. We expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, with responsibility for an annual budget of over £10bn, the Army is a major part of the Ministry of Defence and one of its largest operating centres who employ around 12,000 Civil Servants located at over 300 locations supporting the 110K regular and reserve soldiers across the Army. This Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff.
Position
Headquarters Tidworth, Netheravon and Bulford (TNB) Garrison Support Unit (GSU), is responsible for the delivery of Firm Base support to Tidworth, Netheravon and Bulford Garrison. The Garrison consists of 55 major and minor units with a service population of 9000 personnel. The HQ sits under and is co-located with HQ South West. The team consists of a balanced mix of Regular Army, Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS), Reserves and Civilian Personnel crafting a diverse, experienced and innovative team.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. As the Regimental Accountant (RA) you are responsible for the operation of the Central Bank Account and maintenance of the Service Non-Public Funds for Tidworth, Netheravon and Bulford (TNB) in accordance with current regulations. You are responsible to the Senior Fund Manager (SFM) for all functional matters and, under direction of the Internal Auditor, for all matters of a technical nature relating to the operation of the PAXTON Plus Accounting System.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the Central Bank Account and operate the Commercial Current bank account
* Maintain an Account for each Service Fund within the scheme
* Receive cash and cheques for credit to the funds and issue appropriate receipts
* Bring receipts to account in the Central Bank and ensure due credit to the appropriate fund
* Ensure that all cash and cheques held are secured in safe or always safeguarded
* Deposit into a commercial bank, approved by the Managing Trustee (MT), all cash held in excess, the cash limit promulgated by the MT which is to be the "in safe" insurance limit
* Advise the SFM and MT of the scope for the investment of funds in excess, of those required for normal business
* Ensure the safe custody of all financial instruments
* Make payments as authorised by Fund Managers (FM) and take appropriate accounting action
* Reconcile monthly bank balances of all Service Fund Accounts with the Central Bank and confirm same to Fund Managers
* Ensure that the relevant subsidiary books to Service Fund accounts are brought to account monthly
* Complete PAYE and ERNIC schedules and make payment of income tax and NI due to HRMC
* Prepare each Service Fund account for end of period accounting procedures and submission to Higher Formation HQ
* Line Management responsibilities for x1 Administrative Officer
* Additionally, the RA would need to assume the Cash Office Management responsibilities as Imprest Holder during absence of the account operator
Person specification
* Essential: You will be a self-starter who can work without direction from your Line Manager, able to identify and undertake work in priority order
* Keeping up to date with publications relating to all aspects of the role is vital
* An organised practical approach to each working day is important to ensure you work methodically
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Managing a Quality Service
* Changing and Improving
* Working Together
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process. Evidence of behaviours should be provided in your application form. At application you will be asked to complete a CV template. If successful at the initial sift, your CV and Making Effective Decisions behaviour will be reviewed. Interview assessment will cover: Making Effective Decisions, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, and Working Together.
Application and process
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but will be held in person at Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Other information
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application or disciplinary action for internal candidates. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). If you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for recruitment, contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.
Security and nationality
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements before appointment. See the vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard. This job is broadly open to UK nationals and several other categories of eligible candidates under the Civil Service nationality rules. See eligibility details in the full advert.
Benefits and conditions
Salary: £29,580 with an MOD contribution of £8,569 to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave rising to 30, competitive pension, development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and various additional benefits. The post does not offer relocation expenses. A six-month probation period applies for external recruits; travel expenses to interviews are not reimbursed. Smoking policy: no tobacco use in the Defence working environment.
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