Accountant

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.