Financial Accountant, Belfast
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Job description
My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast is currently seeking a Full-Time Financial Accountant.
Hours: The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week. The working hours would be Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Pay: £23.60 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
The postholder will assist the Head Accountant to deliver financial accounting services as per the objective and responsibilities of the Director of Finance and in compliance with the financial governance arrangements of the Trust.
The postholder will assist in developing, implementing and maintaining the financial control framework which is consistent with Department of Health (DoH) guidance.
The postholder will assist in the completion of the annual accounts for public, charitable and patient funds, in accordance with DoH guidance and timetables, while ensuring that appropriate and accurate records are maintained for audit, control and reporting purposes.
KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Head Accountant with the preparation and delivery of the annual accounts for the Trust (to include the preparation of individual notes within revenue, charitable funds and patient funds accounts).
- Ensure the completion of Whole of Government Accounts and TFR E&S Returns on an accurate and timely basis.
- Ensure that all tasks and functions within the department are maintained on an ongoing basis throughout the financial year, thus facilitating the completion of the annual accounts and various returns.
- Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial accounting systems and processes to meet the objectives of the post and the wider Finance Directorate.
- Ensure the effective management of the capital accounting function to include the maintenance of the relevant aspects of the asset register.
- Ensure reconciliation and review of control account balances is completed in a timely and accurate manner, including the resolution of balancing items where
required. Ensure that documented system knowledge and reconciliation procedures exist for all control accounts and that these procedures are kept fully up to date.
- Ensure that the interface from the payroll system (HRPTS) to the General Ledger (eFin) is maintained and reconciled, and that processes exist to ensure the timely and effective receipt and application of all related information.
- Assist the Head Accountant with the management of the relationship with the BSO Shared Service functions - Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts
- Oversee the management of any Payments and Income function retained within the Finance Directorate.
- Creation, maintenance and updating of all formal and desktop procedures relating to Financial Accounting and Services Department.
- Represent the Finance Directorate on various directorate, Trust and regional working groups as required.
- Liaise with internal and external audit to ensure effective input to audit work and timely implementation of agreed recommendations.
- Assists with providing support to the Trust's Committees (eg, Audit and Charitable Trust Funds).
- Assist with ensuring that the Trust complies with all statutory and DoH financial policies and guidelines and providing specialist technical accounting advice to the Trust.
- Assist as required with the completion of the Trust monitoring returns for the
- Contributes to the Trust's overall corporate governance process to ensure compliance with public sector values, codes of conduct and
- To be an authorised cheque signatory in accordance with the Finance Directorate's procedure.
Essential Criteria
Experience
Qualifications/ Registration | Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA; AND
Minimum of 1 year's finance experience following successful completion of final professional accountancy exams (dated from notification by institute of completion); AND
Worked with a range of Stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 2 years; AND
Successfully demonstrated people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years. |
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Other | Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case |
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| of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. |
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SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: | ||
Skills / Abilities | · Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at senior levels both internal and external to the Trust.
· Ability to analyse highly complex data and to communicate subsequent analysis.
· Ability to plan and work effectively within timescales and deadlines.
· Ability to review and challenge current processes in own area and throughout the organisation where there is a financial impact.
· Ability to manage and motivate staff.
· Have extensive working knowledge of ICT systems to include Microsoft Office, in particular having advanced Microsoft Excel skills. |
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Knowledge | § Knowledge of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
§ Knowledge and understanding of the key finance issues within Health and Social Care |
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If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]
To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.
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