Job Description

Key Areas/Tasks The post holder will contribute as a member of the Financial Management department to the development of a Financial Management service which fulfils the needs of users. Reviewing actual Income and Expenditure as recorded on the Trusts Financial ledger system and enquiring as necessary into the source information and systems feeding into it (Payroll & Expenses, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Purchase Ordering, Stores & Supply Chain) as requested by the Financial Management Assistants. Preparing journals for accruals/prepayments etc. required to adjust/correct actual Income and Expenditure as reported in order to produce accurate management accounting statements.



Developing/managing the coding and reporting structure on the Trusts financial ledger system to enable the production of useful reports under the direction of the Financial Management Assistants. Review & approval of Medical agency invoices within a timely manner to ensure the Trust achieves its aged creditors and Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC) targets. Ensuring a comprehensive list of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are kept up to date for all new & existing tasks. Retrieving/copying source documents and producing basic analysis of financial information as agreed and directed by other members of Financial Management section.



Maintaining budget-setting spreadsheet reflecting latest pay scales/NIC details under the direction of the Corporate Accountant. Administering and maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals in the Finance Directorate, other officers of the Trust and outside organisations to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Planning and organising own work schedule to ensure that activities are completed within agreed timescales to deliver an efficient and effective service. Prioritisation of work will be agreed on a regular basis with the Corporate Accountant.



Filing source documents in accordance with departmental procedures, ensuring that stored material is readily retrievable to resolve any queries that may arise. Participating in appraisals, personal reviews and appropriate training and development activities, working to achieve agreed set objectives. Ensuring that work is done efficiently, confidentially, to a high standard, resulting in quality output, delivering a high level of satisfaction to customers. Ensuring that health and safety legislation is complied with, promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices.



Any other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Corporate Accountant.