the budget is prepared in May of each year,based on sales estimates prepared by the Marketing Manager. Based on these estimates,the jobholder is required to set his operating budget and ensure that during the financial year this is achieved.There is no capital expenditure budget,but the jobholder is required to submit a forecast of capital expenditure for the next three years.Subsequent to this, capital expenditure is authorised by management as required, based on a technical and financial appraisal prepared by the jobholder in conjunction with the Chief Accountant