Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join us Full time 37.50 hours per week on a Permanent contract

£50,952 - £57,349 Per Annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant (8A) at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) to join an award-winning finance team within a Mental Health environment and a growing Trust.

The post holder will be a senior member of the finance team reporting to the Associate Director of Finance (Financial Accounting and Payroll), responsible for delivering first class, effective financial advice and supporting the wider organisation.

KMPT are looking for an ambitious individual who can bring creativity, passion and determination to the role. We welcome applications from qualified or part qualified individuals, who have experience of operating at a senior level within a large organisation.

Candidates must have previous management experience and a strong understanding of financial accounting. Whilst NHS experience is desirable, this is not essential, and we welcome applications from individuals who are keen to explore a new career in the NHS.

We are proud to be a supportive, caring and flexible employer. We strive for excellence in regard to well-being and flexible working. Work-life balance is super important and we encourage staff to have open discussions about the various different methods of flexible working that we offer.

All staff have a structured corporate and local induction, as well as the opportunity to get to know the business before commencing role specific duties.

Main duties of the job

As the manager for the Financial Accounts team your role will be essential in ensuring that the Trust can successfully manage and accurately
report on our assets and liabilities, including cash, capital, debtors and creditors.

This role is vital in the production of the statutory annual
accounts along with monthly monitoring returns and Board papers, and for the compilation of high quality working papers. The successful
applicant will need to be able to provide and implement complex technical advice and provide financial leadership to the team to ensure accurate
information is provided and deadlines are met.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure management of the Trust’s cash position, leading on cashflow forecasting, producing a monthly cash reporting pack for the senior finance team, managing working capital and ensuring achievement of the External Financing Limit.

To investigate and advise on complex issues associated with capital reporting and fixed assets, ensuring that the trust achieves its statutory targets and lead on capital forecasting and technical adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.

To lead on the population of monthly financial returns and annual accounts forms, ensuring detailed working papers are prepared and that all returns to NHS Improvement (NHSI) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are accurate, submitted within the prescribed deadlines and comply with current accounting standards, the Department of Health Group Accounting Manual and other statutory requirements

To lead on reporting of the Trust Statement of Financial Position and Cashflow Statement and the associated commentary for monthly board reporting, ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and reviewed.

To ensure that staff across Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are adhering to finance policies and are using the financial systems in the most effective way, and take a lead role in the use of the Oracle system in liaison with NHS Shared Business Services.

To manage the financial accounting team and take responsibility for their performance.

Deputise for the Associate Director of Finance (Financial Accounting) across the full range of functions

Benefits:

27 - 33 days annual leave depending on NHS service (not including bank holidays)
Expensed Blue Light Card
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Sick pay
Wellness programme
For more information please visit our website

Please note that to apply for this vacancy you will need to visit our website and complete the online application

http://kentmedway.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/5297581

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