About Threshold At Threshold we are passionate and champion inclusivity.
As such, we advocate for and empower people to reach their full potential, regardless of their illness or disability.
Thresholds mission is to inspire and enable the people we support to live full and independent lives within their communities.
We are recognised as a leading provider of specialist therapeutic services for adults and older people, with a strongly embedded psychological approach in our mental health services.
We provide care and support for adults through supported living, care and peripatetic support services in peoples homes.
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are recruiting for a number of business critical roles in order to support our leadership and operational teams throughout Northern Ireland.
Our Valuesare central to all of our work and help us to work effectively together.
Empathy: We listen, understand, and support each unique journey with compassion.
Passion: We are passionate about our work.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and changes to improve.
Integrity: We uphold transparency and trust in all we do.
Collaboration: We work together to build inclusive communities.
Location: Belfast - However, there may be some travel required within Northern Irelandtofulfilthe duties associated with the post.Hybrid Options available.
Hours of Work:37.5 hours per working week.
Benefits: Pension:4.5%(currently under review) Death in Benefit Service:3 x salary Westfield Health (Level 2):Private Health Careprovided by Threshold which gives permanent and fixed term employees accessto 24/7 GP services,medical diagnostics, medicaltreatmentand physiotherapy.
Please note that an employeecanadd a family member or friend for anadditionalcost.
Annual Leave Entitlement:You will have26days of annual leave per year.
Additionally, you will also have 12 customary holidays, normally bank holidays percalendar year.
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay:Applicable to eligible staff.
Purpose of Head of Finance: To assist the Director of Finance to manage and develop the Finance Department and ensure that all activities and functions of the Department are aligned with organisational priorities in order to deliver our Mission and values.
Main Responsibilities: General Requirements RepresenttheDirectorof Financeatexternalmeetingswhenthey are unavailable.
Leadprojectswithinfinanceasrequired,includingdevelopingproject plansandseeing through to completion.
Work with Director of Finance on costings and service development.
Work with the Director of Finance on process improvements within finance department.
Input into Financial Risk Management, policies and processes.
Management of the payroll processing for the organisation.
Complete Month End Management Accounts, to include: Liaisewithservicesaround management account information requirements.
Reviewofposting and reconciliation within finance team.
Support finance assistants, assistant accountants with month end process.
Preparation of variance analysis report for Director of Finance review.
Suggestion and implementation of improvements and efficiencies to month end processes and documents.
Stakeholder Management: Providefinancesupporttoservicesasrequired,includingholdingbudgetmeetings with service managers Workwithservices/departmentstoensurefinanceprocessesremainfitforpurpose, developing and hosting training as required.
Work with external stakeholders as required.
Annual Processes: Preparationofannualbudgets.
Management of the external audit process and preparation of statutory accounts for the organisation.
Timely filing with Charity Commission Northern Ireland and Companies House.
Essential Criteria: Accountant qualification (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience 2 years' demonstrable experience in (a) Finance Business Partnership working with budget holders across an organisation to help their understanding of financial information, (b) a) Producing finance reports and data for senior staff within an organisation and (c) Competence using Microsoft Excel, experience in reviewing and implementing improvements to existing finance processes.
Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to the charity sector, including SORP guidance.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any assistance and or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the selection process, due to a disability, please contact, Ryan Greer, People & Culture Manager via e-mail at in the first instance.
Please note that you may be asked to provide documentary evidence to support your request for an adjustment during the selection process.
If you wish to receive an application form in an accessible format, please advised us of your requirements as promptly as possible, allowing for the fact that the close date for receipt of applications, remains the same for all applicants.
Equal Opportunities Statement: Threshold is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependents, religion or political opinion.
Closing Date: The closing date for receipt of completed CVs and accompanying personal statement on how you satisfy the essential criteria is to be submitted by 5.00pm onWednesday 04 December 2024.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted after the closing date or time.
It is the responsibility of each individual candidate to ensure that their CV and accompanying personal statement has reached by Threshold by the specified closing date and time.
Interview Date: The interview date for this role is scheduled for Tuesday 10 December 2024.