Job Description
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: East England & East Anglia (Cambridge & Peterborough)
Hybrid: Minimum 2-days onsite
Sector: Healthcare
Department: Finance
Salary: Band 7
Job type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to be for 6 months
Pay Rates:
£25- £28 Paye Inclusive of Holiday Per Hour
£28 - £30 Umbrella
Job Overview:
Leading the Financial Accounts and Income team, with additional responsibilities covering the Assistant Director of Finance role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet, including payroll, payments, receivables, and SBS transactions.
* Oversee monthly financial close processes, board reporting, NHSE submissions, and year-end accounts.
* Resolve payroll issues.
* Complete the Charity review currently conducted by Trust auditors (Azets).
* Provide daily oversight of outsourced Operational Financial Services to NHS SBS, including:
o Supplier setup and payments.
o Transactional procurement (Requisitions and Purchase Orders).
o Payroll and treasury management.
* Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including Month and Year-end accounts, Charity Accounting, and VAT Returns.
* Support Trust-wide financial planning for the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
* Maintain the integrity of the financial reporting system to ensure accurate representation of the Trust’s financial position.
* Manage debt collection processes, including salary overpayment recoveries.
* Deliver budget holder training on Financial Management topics such as Cash Management, Debtors, and Capital Expenditure.
* Conduct financial reconciliations and provide financial information, including guidance on technical areas like VAT, capital, and lease accounting.
Qualifications:
* Financial Qualification with an Accountancy Body – minimum Part Qualified
* Evidence of compliance with institute CPD requirements
* Honours degree or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience
Questions:
Do you have previous experience working within the NHS or Healthcare?
Do you have experience working as Finance Professional within the NHS?
Do you meet the criteria above?
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