Description
DEPUTY HEAD OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS - CAPITAL
NHS role - 3 month initial with very likely extension.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Financial Accounts, with special responsibility for Capital Accounting to take a key leadership role in the Finance Directorate. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Head of Financial Accounts to provide effective management and control so that the Trust meets its statutory financial duties, for providing expertise in complex technical areas especially capital accounting, and VAT, Inventory and Cash. This role will support the production of monthly financial reports and statutory annual accounts, and ensure the application of financial reporting standards.
The successful candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant or have substantial experience. They will have excellent technical skills in financial accounting and reporting, be confident in capital accounting and be experienced in managing staff dealing with financial accounting. They will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance managers.
Operational Responsibilities
Provide appropriate and timely financial information and advice to the Head of Financial Accounts so as to enable the Trust to fulfil its financial responsibilities. (ie Completion of monthly FIMs returns)Maintain an accurate and up to date asset register, monitor expenditure on all capital schemes, manage depreciation journals and reconcile the asset register on a regular basis.Support the accurate and satisfactory completion of statutory accounts and returns to ensure that the Annual and Year End monitoring returns are made in accordance with the agreed timetables.Ensure the Trust complies with current VAT and HMRC requirements.To support the Head of Financial Accounts to ensure that the financial and other systems of the Trust meet all statutory requirements, through the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures (including Standing Financial Instructions) and through appropriate audit and control.Report on the Trust compliance with statutory financial duties and targets (CRL, EFL and BPPC).Provide expert financial advice and financial technical support to members of the Trust's capital investment group.To support the Head of Financial Accounts to ensure the timely and accurate month-end reporting in accordance with the agreed timetable and standards.To support the Head of Financial Accounts to ensure the Annual Accounts process is completed within agreed timescales and complies with relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements.Be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the data in the ledger.Quality assure the Trust's monthly finance performance reports.Be responsible for maintaining specifications for standard reports to take into account any internal/external requirements.Follow best practice in managing the balance sheet accounts in particular working capital (stock balances are maintained at the appropriate level)Control systems and Statutory responsibilities
Constantly review the integrity and development of systems for managing the financial and accounting practices within the organisation.Contribute significantly to the streamlining of accounting processes and accounting systems, particularly with respect to the automation of routine tasks.Ensure the Trust's policies procedures, and Standing Financial Instructions are strictly adhered to.Lead the implementation and development of discrete policies and procedures.To support the Head of Financial Accounts to ensure that internal and external audit recommendations relating to financial procedures and systems are implemented.Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide relevant information, appropriate accommodation and any other resources required to perform their duties effectively.Work closely with external audit to ensure the Annual Accounts are delivered in accordance with the national timetable and without qualification.Leadership
Plan and organise own work schedules and that of others to ensure activities are completed within agreed weekly, monthly and annual financial timescales and comply with Trust policies and procedures.Develop and sustain professional standards within the Financial Services function.Manage and develop the Financial Services function (especially in relationship to capital accounting) to ensure that the Trust receives high quality accounting and transactional financial services and achieves best value for money from its financial systems and services.Appraise and develop staff through on the job training, professional academic studies, mentoring and Personal Development Planning.Promote a culture where people feel empowered and accountable for service improvement. Ensure that any staff performance and disciplinary issues for the team are managed appropriately.
