Description

IPSA is a hybrid organisation. We have an office in central London which you can work from, although we welcome applications from all across the UK, flexible on UK mainland locations.

Background

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is the independent body that regulates and administers the business costs and decides the pay and pensions of the 650 elected Members of Parliament and their staff in the United Kingdom. We were created by the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as the world’s first independent regulator of MPs’ financial remuneration.

IPSA is on a mission! We want to enable MPs to do what really matters by providing a providing an exemplary, seamless regulatory service. We have a compelling plan and we’re intent on transforming IPSA but we need. To help us do so we’re looking for a brilliant accountant who will provide timely and accurate financial information to all areas of the organisation and to help inform the decisions we make.

We’re looking for someone who will both support and challenge all stakeholders and be at ease communicating across all levels of our organisation. You’ll collaborate with the Senior Management Accountant in the production of monthly management accounts and you’ll be involved in the preparation of IPSA’s budget for approval by Parliament. Therefore, we’ll expect you to always consider how we deliver financial value for the taxpayer.

You’ll belong to the Finance function, but your role will be visible across IPSA and so building successful partnerships is key. It’s an exciting time to be joining us!

Main responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Management Accountant to prepare accurate and timely directorate budgets, forecasts and monthly management accounts, ensuring major variances are properly explained and, where necessary, work with the business areas to identify remedial actions. In the preparation of the monthly management accounts, input necessary prepayment, accrual, and journal transfer transactions in sufficient time and with adequate backup.
• Provide advice, support and challenge to budget holders and delegated contract managers during the month in their responsibility for the day-to-day financial aspects of budget and contract management. Assist them through the provision of financial information, advice, and guidance on a regular basis to inform, influence and help guide their decision making and to analyse and challenge the quality of forecast submissions provided by the budget holders.
• Using, developing and maintaining FP&A skills perform budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that supports decisions of the organisation and drives continuous improvement and cost control.
• Work with budget holders and directors to construct IPSA’s annual budget and financial planning. Maintain both IPSA’s and MPs’ budget setting and system adjustments including the authorisation and overseeing of changes. Ensure accurate budget information is presented to both internal and external stakeholders including Oscar/WGA submission.
• Working collaboratively with the business, build strong and positive relationships with budget & project managers, providing financial business partnering and professional advice on regular accounting matters to assist them with all financial aspects of their duties.
• Working with the Senior Management Accountant to assist in the preparation of business cases to ensure all resources are accurately reported, and new resource needs are identified, ahead of senior approval. Challenge commercial implications/risks of options considered.
• Working with other members of the finance team, deliver financial training and workshops for business managers to enhance their understanding of financial policies, budgets, forecasts and actual results so they are able to ‘own their numbers’. Additionally, make recommendations which support the development of financial systems, policies, and process which improve month-end and other reporting.

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Name:INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

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