The Royal Papworth NHS Hospital Foundation Trust presents an exciting opportunity to join our finance team, as we look to appoint a Financial Accountant on a fixed term contract. Royal Papworth is one of the world's leading cardiothoracic hospitals and the UK's main heart and lung transplant centre.
Working within a small team, the Financial Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounts receivable and cashier functions.
The role is also responsible for providing financial support to the Charity fundholders which includes the preparation of quarterly reports for the Charitable Funds Committee and monthly statements to fundholders.
At Royal Papworth, we are passionate about promoting continuous professional development and this role offers you the opportunity to thrive within an inclusive and supportive finance team. The trust offers a flexible approach to working patterns that help to meet the needs of both you and the service.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist in the preparation of the charitable funds annual accounts in line with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005.
2. Prepare the financial reports for the quarterly charitable funds committee, in line with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005.
3. Assist in the completion of the Charity sheets in the annual NHSI return.
4. Reconcile a range of balance sheet control accounts including payroll related control accounts. To identify, investigate and recode balances on these accounts as appropriate.
5. Raise various monthly journals as part of the month end reporting, within month end deadlines. These will include journal relating to the Charity and Trust funds.
6. Assist in preparing year end working papers and other ad hoc year end processes.
7. Provide financial support to the Charity, this will include VAT advice and ensuring controls on expenditure are maintained.
8. To provide cover for the Cashiering function when required.
9. Liaise with external and internal auditors. Providing them with information on financial systems and controls.
10. To develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge on the VAT rules associated with the Trust's income.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) or equivalent
Desirable
* Part qualified CCAB
Experience
Essential
* Experience in team leadership and coaching.
* Experience in assisting in the production of Annual Accounts in the Charity sector.
* Previous experience in working in a financial accounts role.
* Experience in providing information to non-finance staff.
* Sound knowledge of accounting principles, including the consolidation required for the preparation of group accounts.
* Highly numerate with abilities to manipulate and interpret numerical data and other issues.
* Demonstrate proficient written and communication skills with the ability to communicate in a confident and professional manner
* Strong excel skills, with the ability to build complex spreadsheets.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
* Ability to employ judgement and seek advice on financial decisions
Desirable
* Experience in assisting in the production of Annual Accounts for the NHS and Charity
* Experience in using Office products in report generation including Word and Powerpoint.
* Familiarity with NHS VAT rules, specifically relating to HM Revenue & Customs output VAT ruling on income.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.
* Self-confident and motivated.
* Able to work autonomously.
* Energy and a proactive approach.
* Team player and a team leader.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Resilient and able to work under pressure flexibly in response to a changing environment.
Desirable
* Passionate about working in healthcare and in the management of public resources
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
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