Description
Essential Experience:
Ensure that accounting records are maintained to high standards to enable the requirements of governance, internal and external audit requirements and completion of monthly reconciliations
Responsible for coordinating and collating evidence as part of the CSUs, Service Auditor Reporting (SAR) audit, and providing support to the CSU central team during this and other audits as required.
Responsible for completion of monthly reconciliations with accuracy and to timeframe and resolving any un-cleared balances.
Responsible for the coordination of the production of clients monitoring returns and final accounts production.
Assist the client in providing input into the Operating Plans and other initiatives in respect of accounting treatments, and cash implications
Assist with the Planning and Commissioning Accountants in the production of all Short, Medium and Long Term planning Documents.
Develop financial accounting policies, procedures and practices, working with colleagues within the function to establish a consistent and effective approach Provide advice on VAT and tax. Ensure accounting for VAT transactions is carried out correctly and that claims are made in an accurate and timely manner Advise staff and on changes to accounting policy and requirements together with the impact these may have upon the organisation.
Responsible for forecasting and monitoring the cash requirements and cash limit.
Qualifications:
CCAB or CIMA accreditation or equivalent level of experience
Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
Experience:
- Experience of supervising/managing staff
- Experience of using computerised financial systems
- Experience of treasury management - maintaining positive cash flow position and ensuring good banking relationships
- Experience of producing Statutory Accounts
- Experience of final accounts production within NHS
- Advanced knowledge of Agresso/Oracle/end user systems and other related Financial/Ledger Systems across a range of responsibilities
- Up to date knowledge of Financial Policy