Job Description
Please note: you must reside within 20km from the location
JOB SUMMARY
The postholder will work across both Management Accounts and Financial Services, providing high-quality, professional financial support to ensure the effective delivery of financial management, financial accounting, governance, reporting and control activities across the Trust.
The role will provide senior-level financial expertise across a broad range of functions, supporting both routine operational activity and key corporate priorities.
The postholder will ensure the integrity of financial information, support directorates in financial decision-making, assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and monitoring returns, and contribute to strong financial governance and performance across the organisation.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide specialist financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders to ensure effective financial management
* Lead on the development of business cases and service development proposals, ensuring robust financial analysis and costing.
* Investigate variances, assess financial risks and support the development of corrective actions.
* Support financial planning processes including Trust financial plans, monthly reporting and monitoring returns.
* Contribute to strategic planning across the Trust, identifying interdependencies and impacts on financial position.
* Assist with annual budget setting, budgetary control, monitoring and reporting.
* Provide financial training, advice and interpretation to budget holders and non-finance managers.
* Assist with the preparation and delivery of the annual financial statements, including revenue, capital and charitable funds accounts.
* Ensure completion of Whole of Government Accounts and TFR E&S Returns within required timescales.
* Maintain robust financial control systems, including reconciliations of all control accounts and payroll interface processes.
* Support development and maintenance of financial accounting policies, processes and documentation.
* Ensure effective capital accounting, including maintenance of the asset register.
* Provide specialist technical accounting advice in line with DoH guidance and Trust governance frameworks.
* Liaise with internal and external audit and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
* Maintain oversight of contract registers across the Trust, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
* Support procurement and contract management processes, providing guidance on policy, procedures and best practice.
* Identify gaps or risks in contract information and prepare reports to support decision-making and service delivery.
* Act as a point of contact for directorates on procurement and contract compliance matters.