Financial  Accounts Manager 

Location: Croydon

Job Type: Temporary

Proposed start date: ASAP

Duration of booking: Ongoing   

Sector: Healthcare

Base: Hospital 

Band: 8A

Pay Rates: 

£28.95 per hour paye inclusive of holiday pay

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5.00pm

Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for the overall management and performance of financial accounts service utilising specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies. You would also be responsible for the overall management and performance of the Programme and ensure appropriate systems of control exist to maintain the completeness and integrity of the capital accounting records. The postholder would take responsibility for the financial accounting and controls and ensure timely preparation for the quarterly investment report, assist in quarterly and annual statutory accounts and also ensure comply with the IFRS, SORPs, SFIs/Charity Commission and DOH guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Financial Reporting- Annual Accounts

• To ensure that internal financial controls support an effective system of financial governance in line with the Trust’s Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Financial Procedures and Protocols, statutory and best practice requirements.
• Day to day management of the Financial Accounting and Charitable Funds functions, including training and development and operating the appraisal process to ensure the continued development of a fit-for-purpose finance function.
• To provide technical support and, in the absence of the Financial Controller, managerial support to the Financial Services team.
• To undertake the day-to-day management of the production of the Trust’s monthly and quarterly financial returns and Annual Financial Statements, including development of a plan and timetable to achieve timely reporting. To be responsible for providing detailed analysis in support of the main statements and the provision of high quality working papers. To work closely with the External Auditors to provide supporting documentation, explanations and assisting in the resolution of queries as necessary.
• Be responsible for the process of the reconciliation of the Trust’s Control Accounts, ensuring that they are completed by the responsible team members in a timely, complete and accurate way.

 Essential criteria

• CCAB qualified accountant with post qualification experience at a Senior level within a Healthcare Finance Department
• Postgraduate degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills
• Track record of achievements and delivering work to tight deadlines
• Proven track record of operating effectively at a senior level within the Finance Function

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft office packages including Excel and the ability to manipulate and interrogate large databases / datasets
• Good understanding of the key operational and financial challenges facing Acute NHS Trusts