To provide a technical financial accounting to the Trust. To ensure the maintenance of the General Ledger and reconciliation of control codes in a timely manner to ensure the accuracy of the ledgers and balances. The post holder will ensure that the Trust’s ledger system is accurate by ensuring that control accounts are reconciled on a regular basis and that any reconciling items are investigated and cleared as soon as possible whilst taking an overview of the ledger in order to identify and correct any complex underlying issues. The post holder will provide financial accounting support to the Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounts and their senior team in relation to the statutory financial accounts. To provide appropriate advice and guidance to the Trust’s staff and management on VAT ensuring that the Trust operates within VAT principles. Calculating the VAT return and taking actions required to ensure the return is completed accurately and within the statutory timescale. The post holder may be required to provide financial training and advice to all levels of staff within the directorate and within the wider Trust. They will also provide support and training opportunities to finance trainees within the organisation. To deputise for the Financial Accountant Technical as required. The post holder will provide operational advice on the full range of financial accounting and support Trust-wide policies where relevant. To provide financial accounting support to the Senior Finance Manager in relation to specific areas to include: Clear and robust monthly/quarterly and annual control account reconciliations Taking ownership and proactive approach to payroll reconciliations and addressing queries with all parties concerned. Supporting and preparing year end accounts. Preparing various month end journals and other month end related processes Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We Have Four Primary Goals high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hina Khan Job title: Senior Finance Manager Email address: hina.masood-khanuhl-tr.nhs.uk N/A