Job Description

Job details:

• Creation and input of journals e.g. Prepayments, accruals and adjustments which must comply with accounting standards.
• Generate monthly reports via dedicated accounting software package. Advanced systems knowledge is required to enable the production of concise and meaningful reports.
• Investigate significant variances and generate a monthly variance analysis in written form for use in business meetings with Senior Managers and Clinical staff. Reports are to be reviewed and edited by the Divisional Accountant.
• Be able to communicate effectively both in person and via written means
• Meet with budget holder to discuss budgeted establishment and non-pay requirements.
• Create spreadsheets to calculate the total costs for the Trust.
• Liaise with budget holders to identify possible savings towards efficiency targets.
• Provide Budget proposals along with detailed working papers to be overviewed by the Divisional Accountant.
• Must be able to use own initiative to plan time in an efficient manner to provide maximum contribution.
• Ability to input large amounts of data accurately and quickly whilst maintaining a high level of concentration.
• To assist with the process of continual improvement of policies and procedures within the department.
• Assist internal and external bodies with audit requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities