About this job
Responsibilities and duties will include all aspects of management accounting in a large multi-cost centre environment ensuring robust budgetary planning, reporting and support across the organisation and within the Finance Department; working towards improving financial controls and procedures already in place and maximising operational efficiency; ensuring that departments meets strategic, operational and financial aims of the Union by providing a first class accounting, support & advisory service to budget holders and other stakeholders in the development and implementation of the organisation’s operational objectives.
The candidate will preferably be already qualified or in the final stages, working towards completion of a recognised CCAB qualification with a proven ability to handle financial and management accounting and reporting in a large organisation. As the role will be demanding, it calls for an individual who has strong proven analytical skills and reporting attributes with an eye for detail; excellent knowledge and understanding of systems to be able to produce and present relevant information to both financial and non-financial managers; the ability to communicate effectively and at all levels and be highly organised to meet the diverse objectives and targets to strict deadlines.
This appointment will be on a full time permanent basis, based at the Head Office in central London. In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary based on the current pay and grade structure, 32 days annual leave and benefits of a final salary pension plan as well as flexible working options.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send 3 copies of the completed application form to Sue Stephenson, Finance Department, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY by no later than Friday 12 February 2016.
Interviews will be held on 02 March at the UNISON Centre, NW1.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
