Financial Accounting 1. Report to and deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting 2.Enhance the day-to-day management of the Financial Accounting department, including the development of the process for producing the Trust's monthly and quarterly financial returns and Annual Financial Statements. 3. Assist the Financial Accounting team in responding to Internal and External Audit reports and in implementing agreed recommendations. 4. Lead on all aspects of the Charitable Fund accounting, preparation of papers for the Trustees meetings, completion of the Annual Charitable Funds Accounts including liaising directly with the Auditors. 5. To support the Head of Financial Accounting in leading and managing the relationship with outsourced service providers for the financial services function, ensuring that the Trust receives services that are value for money, t for purpose, and in line with agreed contractual obligations. 6.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. 7. Input into the production of monthly finance accounts to ensure deadlines are met. 8. Review all applicable guidance (as issued on NHS Improvement website and portal) and perform due diligence ensuring relevant officers are notified of any key issues. 9. Manage Cash and Agreement of Balances procedures of the annual accounts, and ensure production of the statutory returns for these areas. 1. Support any other aspects of the year end accounts (including Charitable Funds) process as required, including the overall timetable, production of relevant working papers, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, and key members of staff both in and out of finance - at all levels. 1. Review all appropriate working papers and ensure a good audit trail of all workings are in place to enable external auditors to access relevant information during the audit process. Liaise with both internal and external auditors as required to resolve any queries they may have. During submission of the accounts there will be a requirement to work for longer periods of time at a high level of concentration. 1. Ensure full review of all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that issues identified are communicated and resolved promptly. 1. Work autonomously to complete tasks outlined in the monthly Finance Timetable in a timely and accurate manner and manage staff to complete their duties. 1. Review all relevant local financial systems and procedures on an annual basis and update them as required. 1. Liaise with the Trusts shared service for day to day management and assist the Head of Financial Accounting in the implementation of service developments. 1. Liaise with external agencies and professional advisors including HMT, HMRC and VAT advisors. 1. Ensure that the development, documentation and regular review of updates of all procedures within the team are carried out to ensure maximum efficiency and effectives of the available staff resources. Cash Management 1. Manage the production of the weekly cash flow forecast, and the annual cash flow forecast. 2. Support completion of the cash flow plan for the Trust. 3. Support the Head of Financial Accounting and other members of staff in identifying cash support requirements and in presenting business cases to the NHS England for the drawdown of cash support 4. Review daily bank statements and the cash management schedules. 5. Reconcile the cash flow management processes to the Trusts statutory External Financing Limit (EFL) and produces monthly performance reports on EFL performance. 6. Manage and be responsible for all the cash and bank accounts of the Trust, including maintenance of bank signatories and access to electronic banking. 7. Ensure that available funds are sufficient for the payment of suppliers in line with the Better Payment Practice Code. 8. Ensure that funds are available for the payment of the monthly salaries and statutory payments.