Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfa-7941-70e7-a0cf-3f85025d8044/finance-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Finance Services [National Fire Chiefs Council Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-fire-chiefs-council-limited) Estimated value £20,000 to £50,000 Published 25 Sept 2024 Deadline Closed 11 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The NFCC is looking for the services of a finance support agency to help support and augment the small NFCC finance function. The NFCC is membership organisation representing Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are a charity and limited company. We have budget of around £10million a year and a staff team of around 120. Funding comes primarily from Fire and Rescue services via membership subscriptions, and from Government grants. We also have a small events and commercial funding stream. We are an entirely virtual organisation. The finance function comprises of a Head of Finance, Management Accountant, Contracts Officer, Finance & Admin Officer and Finance Administrator. We use Sage 50 Accounts and Kefron P2P systems. Payroll is run in-house. Working with the finance team to provide seamless support and services to internal and external stakeholders through: • Overseeing general ledger, accounts payable and receivable. To ensure work is kept up to date and procedures are being followed including raising any issues with the Head of Finance. • Advanced knowledge of excel is required including the use of multiple power queries to update grant and budget holder spreadsheets with actual and forecast spend. • Support the Head of Finance in development and improvements of financial budget and monitoring processes, ensuring that project spend remains within plan. • Work with internal stakeholders to gather information for financial reporting and budget setting. • Preparing financial reports as and when required by the Head of Finance. • Assist with payroll journals and VAT returns. • Assist the Head of Finance with Year-end planning and procedures. We are looking for a flexible solution that can flex up and down depending on our financial needs. Additional information: Please find details on how to submit the tender in the attached tender notice. Read full description ## CPV classification Accounting and auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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