Job Description and Person Specification of the Finance Officer

Job Purpose

• To be the finance officer for IPREG, ensuring that the senior team and Board have accurate information to inform their operational and strategic decision making. 

• To be responsible for processing IPREG financial resources efficiently and produces accounts that meet statutory requirements. 

Key Tasks

1. Keeping all necessary up to date and accurate financial and accounting records for IPReg Limited, including processing invoices. ​
2. Updating and monitoring payroll provision (Board and Team), expenses, and fee payment systems by external provider and dealing with associated enquiries. ​
3. Checking expense claims from Board and Team members via external provider.
4. Budget planning/monitoring including drafting practising fee applications to the LSB using standard templates.
5. Payment of invoices and bills – on CEO’s authorisation.
6. Liaison with external auditors and filingaccounts at Companies House.
7. Liaison with banks and payment provider.
8. Assisting with the annual re-registration process including finance functions on the CRM. ​
9. Answering enquiries from external parties. ​
10. Identifying opportunities for efficiencies in the finance functions and making recommendations to the CEO. 
11. Other matters as requested. ​

Person Specification

• CCAB Accountancy Qualification.
• Experience in compliance, governance and internal control.
• Experience of invoice and expense processing.
• Experience of payroll.
• Provision of finance reports.
• Excellent IT skills.