Police Federation of England and Wales

Accountant

• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts
• Compile and analyse financial data to produce accurate and timely management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and provide commentary to support decision making
• Analyse aged debtors and creditors
• Prepare bank covenant reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Work closely with budget holders to monitor performance against budget
• Act as a business partner for key finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Assist with tailored financial analysis to assist departments to envision financial outcome of future decisions where required
• Oversee accounts payable function providing support, development and training
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support the annual external audit process
• Support payroll reconciliation and allocation across branches and departments
• Monitor staff costs and liaise with HR
• Prepare, submit and pay quarterly VAT returns
• Preparing financial reports for senior leadership and other stakeholders as required
• Providing financial information to the relevant regulatory bodies including surveys
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial system
• Ad-hoc support as required to the senior finance team

Management Accountant

Risk

• Managing and progressing a portfolio of allocated cases through the Governance case journey in accordance to Appendix 9 of the Police Federation Rules, and in line with relevant processes and best practice guidelines
• Support the Governance Case Manager in triaging new cases, conducting conflict checks, writing draft reports, drafting letters, managing case files, and collating information for bundles for panels, court proceedings and appeals
• Providing case management and related support services to the Senior Governance Manager and Governance Case Manager, other committees and decision-makers, as needed
• Working effectively and proactively with the team’s stakeholders, including committee members, taking responsibility for managing internal and external relationships
• Review and provide status reports of allocated live cases and case pipelines
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures
• Coordinate with external and internal solicitors and partners to provide information on cases as and when directed
• Support the Governance Case Manager and Senior Governance Manager, to navigate through complex complaints and determine the best way to achieve resolution through investigation
• Support Investigators with processes and navigating PFEW’s complex structure and support them when carrying out their investigations and providing their reports
• Identify risks and trends that may emerge in governance and performance, and report to Governance Case Manager
• Support the Governance Case Manager and Senior Governance Manager to liaise with Professional Standards Departments within Forces on overlapping investigations
• Maintain decision making records and trackers
• Liaise with and provide information to a range of internal and external stakeholders as and when required
• Provide support to the Governance Case Manager in delivering monthly complaint status data reports
• Undertake any additional duties to ensure the effective running of governance

Management Accountant

Governance Case Handler