Staff and Managers
Information about our Service
Business & Finance Department
The aim of the Business & Finance Department is to provide the best possible service to Tenants, Relatives, Local Authority and Consortium staff. One of the objectives is to work closely with our Tenant Services Department to ensure that tenants under our appointeeship receive money due to them without unnecessary delay.
Another objective is to ensure the continued financial viability of the organisation is maintained, this is made possible in conjunction with our external auditors and bank.
We also arrange the transfer of money to accounts held by each scheme for their use in running the service. Where we work with external receivers and appointees we will invoice them for the charges tenants pay for the services we provide.
Transport - To work with staff, tenants, relatives, social services, suppliers to provide a safe and cost effective fleet of vehicles ensuring that tenants with mobility or transport needs, are fulfilled.
Information Technology - To maintain the central network of computers, to satisfy the companies information needs. Stay informed and make recommendations about new technology and how it might be used both at our central office and within Consortium schemes.
Insurance - To ensure that all-possible risks are covered by the appropriate insurance and limit the possible expense to the company or tenants in the event of a loss.
Telecommunications - To ensure that both mobile and static communications are maintained and that the people who require them have the necessary equipment to do so.
Other areas of Responsibility include:
Office building infrastructure, Utilities such as Gas, Electric, Water, TV licences, Rates etc.
Stephen Harrison - Finance Manager
Stephen Harrison – has worked for the Consortium since August 2000, he is the Business & Finance Manager. The Department has responsibility to support tenants, relatives, staff and other agencies in all aspects of Consortium Business and Finance matters. These would typically include financial and budgetary control, facilities management, transport functions and communications systems. Stephen has overall responsibility for the staff working within the Business & Finance department and strategic development of the department. Stephen also responsible for the overall IT Infrastructure for the organization
Mandy Hopkins - Finance Co-ordinator
Mandy joined the Consortium in December 2000 as a Finance Assistant. Her current role is Business & Finance Co-ordinator, which includes the co-ordination of work for all staff within the department and their supervision. Mandy works closely with Stephen in the day to day running of all department functions to ensure the highest level of service is delivered and in some cases will deputise for him.
Lee Jenkins - Finance Assistant
Lee joined the Consortium in June 2003 as a Finance Assistant. Lee’s current role is Business & Transport Officer which involves the day to day administration of our transport functions and communications systems.
Louise Ellis - Finance Assistant
Louise joined the Consortium in November 2008 as Finance Assistant. Louise’s current role is Business & Finance Officer. She is responsible for the day to day function of our Purchase Ledger system and payments to external organizations. She is also responsible for the administration and reconciliation of all scheme bank accounts and audit processes and provides payroll and PAYE services for external clients.
Matthew Tucker
Matthew joined the consortium in January 2010. He previously worked in Swansea University as a finance assistant. Matthew’s role in the consortium is Sales Ledger Assistant. He is responsible for the invoicing of our services to both service users and external agencies, and the receipt of all our income. He is also responsible for the maintenance of our debtors and credit control system.
Sam Hilton
Sam joined the consortium in April 2010. He previously worked at Morriston Comprehensive School as Finance Assistant. Sam’s role in the consortium is Business and Finance Administrator. He is responsible for providing general administrative support to the department and to ensure the smooth operation of our training and meeting facilities. He is also responsible for the day to day issuing of petty cash.
