Financial Processes Manager (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Expenses)Abingdon Rd, Culham, UKFull–timeDepartment: Finance & Business SystemsSalary: GBP33,297 to GBP35,520 + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionConfirmed Grade: Level 4Site Location: UKAEA Culham, OxfordshireCompany DescriptionBy 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? If so, read on.Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon–free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground–breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.Job DescriptionWho are we looking for?Working in a team and being part of a world leading organisation. Interacting with other parts of UKAEA and helping to resolve queries, As the Financial Processes Manager you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the processes function. You will need previous experience of leading a team and working in a processes function. You should have a high attention to detail with excellent communication and time management skills.What will you be responsible for?The role of the Financial Processes Manager is to lead and manage the processes team and to be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of UKAEA's financial processes (Accounts Payable, Employee Expenses and Accounts Receivable). This role is responsible for compliance with all performance measures in this area and has ownership of developing, improving and monitoring strong financial controls and processes.– Leadership and Line Management of the five members of the processes team.– Management and continuous improvement of all aspects of the operation of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Employee Expenses functions.– Production, review and analysis of reports for Senior Management showing key data and metrics about the processes function.– Ensuring that financial controls for the processes function operate effectively and in line with government best practice and that performance measures (e.g. Government targets for prompt payment) are met.– Being the expert for the processes aspects of the finance system and providing training, support, guidance and documentation to internal and external customers about the processes function.QualificationsEssential skills, experience and competence required– Previous experience in an equivalent role including experience in leading a team. – Experience with using finance software as it relates to the functions of the Processes team (Purchase ledger, sales ledger & expenses), including ability to extract data from the system and use the data to produce reports. – Previous experience of accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee expense functions and related responsibilities. – Intermediate Excel, including experience with pivot tables, formulas and linked sheets. – Strong time management skills including the ability to prioritise the workload. – Good written and oral communication skills – Attention to detail. – Ability to work as a team player & under their own initiative. Additional InformationWhat we offerOur comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).We welcome applications from under–represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.