Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Maintenance and development of robust internal reporting systems to ensure patient related income is calculated accurately and recovered in a timely manner in accordance with national guidance. Production of timely, accurate and reliable financial information in line with monthly and year end timetables. Supporting the Cost & Income Accountant in budget-setting and maintenance of a defined portfolio of budgets. Establish effective working relationships with Contracting and Information and Performance Leads, ensuring understanding and ownership of financial issues pertinent to their areas. Investigate complex financial data to support variance analysis, and provide assistance and advice as required. This includes supporting the response to commissioner challenges. Identify trends from queries and pro-actively seek solutions in order to aid improvement. To act as a contact point for advice regarding the Department of Health policy and procedures in relation to Overseas visitors charging, to assess the possibility of a patients eligibility for charging exemptions all in line with the DoH Overseas Visitor regulations.