Assistant Management Accountant

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1 Assistant Management Accountant The following information is provided to assist your application. Information about the BFI can be found at our website: with information specifi c a l l y a b o u t j o b v a c a n c i e s a t /jobs 1. Welcome and how to apply: Page 2 2. The advert Page 3 3. The package Page 4 4. The BFI Page 5 5. The role Pages BFI Organisation Chart Page 9 7. MA & Financial Planning Organisation Chart Page 10 1

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3 Welcome to our information pack for the post of: Assistant Management Accountant Thank you for your interest in the post. I hope that you find this information pack helpful and we look forward to receiving your application. The successful applicant will be joining the BFI at a hugely important and pivotal time. The post of Assistant Management Accountant will play a crucial role to ensure our success going forward. How to Apply: To apply by application form please complete our application form available on our website at To apply by CV please ensure that all information requested within our application form is included clearly in your CV or complete the relevant part of the application form. Please also include a supporting statement regarding what you bring to the role and how you meet the criteria of the person specifi cation. All applicants must complete our equal opportunities monitoring form available on our website at Please your application to jobs@bfi.org.uk by 22 August Again, many thanks for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application. Human Resources BFI 3

4 2. The advert BFI Assistant Management Accountant 27,230 to 31,855 per annum The BFI is the lead body for film in the UK, with the ambition to create a flourishing film environment in which innovation, opportunity and creativity can thrive. The role of Assistant Management Accountant will provide fi nancial support to a range of directorates within the BFI (including Digital, Marketing, Communications & Audience and Finance & Resources). This support will involve preparing monthly management accounts with commentaries & variance analysis, the production of monthly forecasts, performance and trend analysis and assist in annual budgets. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or equivalent with a minimum of two years experience in a similar role. Experience of working with and advising middle and senior level management is essential along with a proactive and customer focused approach. You will enjoy benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, days annual leave, tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others. Further details about the post (including an information pack) can be obtained by visiting The closing date for applications is 22 August 2012 and interviews will be held in week commencing 03 September

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6 3. The package All roles at the BFI are individually evaluated. Each pay scale comprises of 5 points, with a 4% increase between each point. Incremental advancement is performance based which is assessed each year. Each year a 4% increase can be gained until the maximum point of the salary scale is reached. This role is graded at Level 2B and the salary points for this grade as at 01 April 2012 are: 27,230 (minimum) 28,319 (point 2) 29,452 (point 3) 30,630 (point 4) 31,855 (maximum) Staff Benefits At the BFI we offer a wide range of benefi ts to staff including:- Final salary pension scheme days annual leave Free tickets to BFI Southbank events plus access to other BFI Events Loan Schemes such as season ticket and computer purchase Ride to Work Scheme Childcare Voucher scheme 100 towards annual Health Club Membership Sight and Sound Magazine Staff discounts at Benugo at BFI Southbank 70% staff discount on BFI DVDs, 50% on books and merchandise plus 20% off other items at BFI Filmstore Certain conditionsapplyon some benefitsand these detailsare availablefrom Human Resources.Some benefitsare non-contractualand the BFI reservesthe right toreviewbenefitsand withdrawbenefitsas appropriate. Staff Engagement The BFI takes our responsibility to engage and develop staff seriously. We carry out a range of activities to facilitate this, including: All employees are appraised each year and agree objectives and a development plan with their line manager 6

7 Meetings are held regularly at Directorate, Department, team and individual level with all staff events from time to time A staff engagement survey is conducted regularly to see how we are doing 7

8 4. The BFI As the UK's leading film organisation, the BFI puts film at the centre of British life. In its mission to achieve a creative and prosperous film culture and industry base, the BFI drives creative, economic, and cultural success through a linked portfolio of activities. Its diverse public programme presents over a thousand films a year, across BFI Southbank, BFI Imax, and the BFI London Film Festivals. As the biggest distributor of cultural cinema in the UK, it supplies film to over 600 venues across the whole of the UK; over 2000 hours of material are also available for free online. The BFI cares for the National Film Archive, the world s most significant film archive, and has a vibrant DVD label releasing around 50 titles a year and publications which include Sight & Sound Magazine. Online, the BFI's activities exceed eleven million interactions. As the Lottery distributor for film the BFI provides funding for film development and production, distribution, training; and in education through Skillset and First Light. It has also has strategic partnerships for film across the devolved nations and funding in the English regions; responsibility for UK film certifi cation, which is the gateway to the UK film tax credit; and the MEDIA Desk UK. In supporting Film London and the British Film Commission, the BFI also takes on promoting British film and talent internationally. 8

9 5. The role Job Description Department: Finance Post: Assistant Management Accountant Grade: 2B Accountable to: Finance Manager Main Aims: The Assistant Management Accountant is expected to provide fi nancial services, including supporting budgeting, management accounting, performance and trend analysis and reporting of financial management information to operating units in Central Services [HR, Estates, IT, Finance and Directorate]. Support and liaison with non-financially trained managers and staff will form part of the post. Key Responsibilities: To provide a management information service for Central Services, preparing monthly management accounts with commentaries & variance analysis to agreed timetables To help monitor the level of financial understanding and budgetary control within Central Services departments Produce monthly forecasts and assist in annual budgets in Central Services. Preparation for loading onto the financial system to predetermined timetable Operate the budget-holder reporting system, ensuring that 9

10 cost allocation procedures operate properly to maintain full and effective budgetary control at all times Maintain financial control in the area of responsibility by performing regular reconciliation of Balance Sheet (including Prepayment and Accrual) accounts in a systematic manner. To cover a range of duties regarding implementation of fi nancial policy and procedures in the area of responsibility To assist with closure of the year-end accounts by performing specifi c year-end accounting tasks as directed by the Financial Controller To maintain a Fixed Asset system as related to Central Services Fixed Assets, identifying budgetary requirements for maintenance and replacement, asset verifi cation and control To assist the Financial Controller in production of the BFI annual accounts and reports packages as may be reasonably required To assist in the development of business plans To undertake policy research, design and development work as required To source and contract specialist advice/reports as and when necessary To work in partnership with managers, external agencies, trade union representatives etc. when taking part in standing committees, sub groups, and focus groups as required. To keep abreast of changes in best practice and technological developments to ensure that BFI thinking and practice is leading edge To ensure that all BFI financial and procurement rules and procedures are adhered to To participate in BFI projects and initiatives as agreed 10

11 To actively participate in BFI meetings, planning, development and team building events To be an ambassador for the BFI through maintaining a professional approach at all times To carry out all responsibilities in a way that supports BFI values and promotes equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion within the BFI To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required 11

12 Person Specification A part -qualifi ed accountant or equivalent A minimum of two years experience in a similar role Experience of working with and advising middle and senior level management Good accounting knowledge A good working knowledge of computerised accounting systems Ability to present management accounts and financial analysis reports to non-financially trained managers Ability to develop and implement new financial procedures Good attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in fi gure work Practicable application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Database software) Good organisational skills with the ability to priorities and to manage and meet deadlines Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels A proactive and customer focused approach delivered within a best practice framework A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and its practical application and integration in the work environment A commitment to continual professional development The postholder must at alltimescarry out his/her responsibilitieswithdue 12

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14 6. BFI Organisation Chart: 14

15 7. MA and Financial Planning Organisation Chart 15