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About Our Client
Our client is a leading entity within the NHS, boasting a substantial workforce dedicated to providing excellent healthcare. Operating from multiple locations, including Canterbury, they are a large-scale employer within the public sector and government industry.
Job Description
You will help to support the Head of Financial Accounts in the monthly compilation and submission of the Group Accounts reporting template to NHSE, liaising with fellow professionals both inside and outside Finance as appropriate.Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts during periods of absence.Investigate and advise on highly complex issues associated with Financial Accounting, including capital reporting, and lead on appropriate technical adjustments to ensure the accuracy and validity of the Statement of Financial Position.Responsibility for the consolidation of subsidiary companies accounts into the Group position, co-ordinating the work of the Trust financial management team & those of the two subsidiaries, to the stated deadlines and ensuring compliance with the guidance including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Department of Health (DHSC) Group Accounting Manual and other statutory guidance.Ensure the accurate preparation of the monthly Finance Pack and Financial appendices of the Performance Report; extracting relevant information from the ledger and analysing, interpreting and summarising this in a format suitable for presentation to Committees within the Trust. This will require liaison with other departments within and outside of Finance to ensure timely completion. Focus on continuous improvements of own work and that of others to enhance the accounting and reporting procedures.Manage the Agreement of Balances (AOB) process for the Group, ensuring it is fit for purpose to provide accurate and timely information for the NHSE reporting requirements. Respond in a professional and timely manner to any AOB queries from NHSE representatives, Internal or External Audit.Manage the Trust Asset register, ensuring it is up-to-date, fit for purpose and provides accurate and timely information for monthly and year-end financial reporting.Be the Trust lead on all financial matters relating to leasing, including maintenance of the Lease Register for all organisations in the Group, ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements of IFRS16. Complete the relevant leasing notes in the statutory Annual Accounts.Be responsible for all the accurate coding and reporting of Trust capital expenditure, providing highly complex technical accounting advice to finance and non-finance professionals on matters relating to capital.Provide advice on technical accounting issues, interacting with the NHSE, DHSC, and auditors (Internal and External) as appropriate.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Reporting Accountant should have:
3. A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
4. Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
5. Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
6. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
9. A knack for detail and accuracy, with an ability to work under pressure
What's on Offer
10. A competitive salary in the range of £39,668 - £48,816
11. A supportive and collaborative working environment
12. Ample opportunities for professional development
13. A fulfilling role in the public sector, contributing to the Canterbury community
14. Generous holiday leave and benefits package