Job Description

The postholder will be responsible for all aspects of the systems, processes and controls involved in the day to day management of cash and financial accounting and aspects of capital. This is a challenging and multi-faceted role which combines a requirement for the highest standards of technical competence in managing the outputs of a finance team.



The postholder will be responsible for managing the Financial Accounts transactional team and delivering high quality transactional services to the trust. Working with the Trust's Shared service providers across the local health community the team are responsible for providing accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and VAT services, providing the trust with leadership and expert advice in these areas.



Ensuring the quality of these services and undertaking regular reconciliation and review the postholder will report to the head of financial counting and the Deputy Director of Finance on the areas of responsibility and opportunities for the trust to take advantage of.



The finance department at EMAS play a significant part in the delivery of the Trust's ambulance service, ensuring the finances to support the front line service are robust and operate well. The post holder will be a key member of the finance department, maintaining the consistency and reliability of the services that the front line staff need to be able to rely on.



1. Ensure full review of all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that issues identified are communicated and resolved promptly.



2. Review all relevant local financial systems and procedures notes on an annual basis and update them as required.



3. Liaise with the Trust's shared service providers for day to day management and assist the Head of Financial Accounting in the implementation of service developments.



4. Manage the production of the weekly cashflow forecast, and the annual cashflow forecast.



5. Support the Head of Financial Accounting and other members of staff in identifying cash support requirements and in presenting business cases to the NHS Trust Development Authority for the drawdown of cash support



6. Review daily bank statements and the cash management schedules and ensure the bank accounts are reconciled on a regular basis.



7. Liaise with external agencies and professional advisors including HMT and VAT advisors.



8. Ensuring the collation of reports to Audit Committee in line with the Internal Governance requirement.



9. Ensuring written documents exist and are regularly updated for financial accounting policies and procedures.



10. Review and disseminate all Trust procedures for financial and charitable funds accounting, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards. Monitor compliance across the Trust to financial protocols, providing guidance and advice where required.



11. Review all appropriate working papers and ensure a good audit trail of all workings are in place to enable external auditors to access relevant information during the audit process. Liaise with both internal and external auditors as required to resolve any queries they may have. During preparation of the accounts there will be a requirement to work for longer periods of time at a high level of concentration.



12. Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role



13. Develop the skills and competencies of staff through training and development activities, ensuring progress towards individual Personal Development Plans are maintained.



14. Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting, ensuring that all duties relevant to the Financial Accounting Team are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.