Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within the NELFT Finance team.



Band 6 to 7 dependant on experience.



The role will require the successful candidate to work as part of the team based in the Finance department at CEME Innovation Centre, Marsh way, Rainham, RM13 8EY.



The candidate will need good communication skills and will be required to understand highly complex financial information and translate this to non-financial managers and external organisations.



Assist in the production of the monthly accounts and maintenance of comprehensive fixed asset register system. This involves managing staff and working to tight deadlines.



Working collaboratively across the wider finance team.



Managing a team within the Financial Accounts Team. Any other financial duties as required by the Associate Director of Finance. The successful post holder will be expected to work in an agile way.

As part of the Finance team team we can offer you:

Ensure that your own knowledge and skills are constantly updated, including mandatory training Management supervision and appraisals Training and development opportunities Provide agile working kit to enable agile working

Starting with NELFT



NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period



This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High Cost Area Supplement



This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of 4,551 to a maximum of 5,735).



To undertake all duties in compliance with the Trust's SOs and SFIs and other operational policies, procedures and targets.



Ensure good standards of working for the control of the financial database, ensuring they are updated accurately and timely.



To manage the Financial accountants and staff underneath ensuring the personal and professional development of the sections including regular staff supervision sessions and annual appraisals.



To assist in the production of the Trusts statutory Annual Accounts and Notes and Trust Returns in accordance with IFRS.



Ensure that the capital programme and fixed assets are accounted for correctly, in line with the relevant statutory and NHS accounting policies and procedures.



Responsible for recording, monitoring and analysing commitment and expenditure against budgets. Reconciling monthly accounts and producing periodic variance reports appropriate to differing management levels.



Works with scheme managers to plan and develop robust forecasts of expenditure in order to monitor project cost against budget and to project cash flow and the resulting capital charges.



Monitors actual and projected cash flows against the NHS improvement Threshold and giving early notification of any forecast variation.



Maintains the Trust asset register in full compliance with the NHS Trust's, including additions, disposals, revaluations, impairments and transfers. Production of monthly reconciliations to the general ledger.



Prepare all working papers, as required by the external auditors in their "prepared by client schedules" in advance of their final audit visit. This information will be used in preparation of the Trust's Annual Accounts.



Calculate the capital charges estimate for the Trust's Annual Plan and provide capital charges forecasts as and when required to SLR Manager.



Ensure that the proper procedures and process are in place for the reporting of and accounting for capital and asset revaluation



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.



We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.



References



Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.



Use of AI



Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don't waste a moment and apply now!