Responsibilities
* Support the finance team with the preparation of monthly management accounts, year-end financial statements, the annual budget, and periodic in‑year forecasts.
* Process cash book transactions in the accounting system accurately and in line with NHS and federation financial procedures.
* Complete month‑end bank reconciliations for all federation bank accounts for review.
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring compliance with federation policies and NHS audit requirements.
* Prepare month‑end journals for review, approval and posting.
* Prepare draft management accounts for review by the external accountancy firm and the federation board.
* Produce monthly management accounts, year‑end financial statements, the annual budget and in‑year forecasts.
* Act as company secretary.
* Prepare monthly prepayment and accrual schedules, ensuring accuracy and appropriate treatment of NHS income streams, contracts and service delivery costs.
* Work with the Finance Assistant to maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable balances.
* Oversee payroll processes to ensure accuracy of staff costs, oncosts and workforce‑related reporting.
* Document procedures for month‑end reporting, forecasting and planning to support robust financial governance across the federation.
* Provide timely, accurate financial information to clinical and non‑clinical colleagues, supporting decision‑making across practices, PCN services and federation‑wide programmes.
* Support managers by providing financial information, variance analysis and recommendations for action, particularly in relation to service delivery, workforce planning and contracts.
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