General Information
18 months
About the client
The client is a statutory non-commercial State body, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Transport. Their remit is primarily concerned with the planning, development and funding of sustainable transport modes, that is public transport, cycling and walking, on a national basis.
Role Description
Hybrid working arrangements in place. A minimum of two in-office days per week
Reporting to the Central Finance Manager, the key responsibilities are to:
- Lead the end-to-end administration and processing of designated grants areas. This will involve relationship management and supporting multiple colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure compliance with grant draw-down and operator payment schedules
- Key point of contact for the Department of Transport, C&AG, internal and external
- stakeholders
- Lead and support the month-end grants process.
- Contribute to a strong compliance culture by ensuring robust internal controls and audit
- standards are achieved and maintained
- Support Grant and External audits as required and provide support for the preparation of
- annual Financial Statements and annual budget process
- Collaborate on projects as part of a continuous improvement program, including the
- utilisation of technology and financial systems to streamline business processes. Coordinate and assist in the development of Finance Systems upgrades, enhancements and process developments both within the team and related control cycles.
- Staff mentoring & management where required
- Any other duties that may be assigned to the role.
Key Competencies
- Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships
- Must have strong understanding of financial management and auditing project processes
- A ‘can-do’ and flexible approach with the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
- Strong MS Office and MS Excel skills.
- Proven ability to present and direct in a clear and concise manner
Essential criteria
- Have at least 5 years recent, relevant experience
- Excellent Administrative skills
- Strong MS office skills
- Public Sector experience (desirable)
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
- Hybrid Working
- Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
- Web Doctor
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Free Gym Membership
- Travel Pass
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
- Tech MBA paid by EY
Career Progression
- When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
- Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.