Accountant

Job PurposeAssist the Finance Manager with all day-to-day financial reporting and management accounting functions for all designated sites.ResponsibilitiesAssist with the month end process for all designated areas of the P&L and balance sheet providing suitable reporting and additional analysis in an accurate and timely manner.Develop working relationships with applicable staff at all sites and within the finance team to ensure all necessary information flows operate to enable production of the management accounts.Contribute to process improvements at all levels to increase the efficiency and quality of all aspects of the accounting and reporting functions.Assist with budgets and forecasts for the different sites across healthcare and education.Review trends, compare actual performance against budgets, and provide detailed support for any significant variances across the healthcare and education businesses.Assist with day-to-day issues within the wider department.In charge of reconciliation processes: insurance, banking, payroll. Ensure revenue recognition is accurate by monitoring the healthcare management software.Work closely on VAT submissions at quarterly reporting.Support year-end audit process liaising and maintaining regular dialogue with internal and external audit throughout the financial year.Prepare and agree presentation materials and financial data for use in financial presentations.Produce routine and ad hoc analysis and reports as required and support ad hoc project work in line with function business requirements.QualificationsThe role holder will hold a full accounting qualification or be part-qualified and in the process of completing their qualification ACCA, CPA, CMA.ExperienceSound demonstrable previous experience within a finance function.CommunicationThe role holder will sometimes be dealing with demanding and difficult situations which require highly developed and well-practiced communication and interpersonal skills.ResponsibilityComplianceConform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.Protect the organisation's value by keeping information confidential.DevelopmentUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations.Conduct independent accounting research in order to identify and improve the business accounting practices and to be able to draft and provide recommendations and provide guidance to senior accounting management.InformationShared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of patient records data and information.Ensuring good quality documentation which meets the regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.SafeguardingAll colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.Working EnvironmentOn site working.#J-18808-Ljbffr