This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced CCAB-qualified accountant ready to operate at Band 8a, or a strong part-qualified accountant looking for a developmental opportunity at Band 7.

The post will play a key role in the production and development of the Trust's monthly financial reporting, with a particular focus on providing high-quality financial information for the Board, Finance and Performance Committee, Audit Committee and other governance forums.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and developing monthly financial reporting
• Supporting the production of Board and committee financial reports
• Supporting the Trust's statutory annual accounts and external audit
• Balance sheet and cash flow reporting and reconciliation
• Agreement of Balances and other statutory financial returns
• Capital accounting, forecasting and reporting
• Supporting effective financial controls and improving reporting processes
• Working closely with the Capital Accountant and providing effective cross-cover and resilience across the function

The role offers considerable variety and exposure across the Trust and provides an opportunity to develop both technical accounting expertise and senior financial reporting experience.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Requirements:

• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate it clearly
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of the importance of robust financial controls
• Ability to work effectively to demanding month-end, Board and statutory deadlines
• Confidence working with senior finance colleagues and stakeholders
• Interest in developing expertise across both financial reporting and capital accounting
• Commitment to improving processes and using technology and automation to make financial reporting more efficient
• Enjoy working collaboratively and keen to develop professionally

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Working under the direction of a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will help managers and clinicians understand their financial position, make informed decisions and deliver services within available resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or finalist accountant to broaden their experience in a complex NHS environment and make a visible contribution to patient care.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts for your areas, including month-end close, budget management, forecasting, variance analysis and clear financial reporting. You will meet regularly with budget holders to explain performance, identify risks and opportunities, agree corrective action and support delivery of cost improvement plans.

You will provide constructive financial advice and challenge on service developments, costings and business cases; undertake complex modelling using sometimes incomplete information; and ensure financial implications, affordability and risks are understood at an early stage. You will also supervise junior finance staff, support year-end and Trust returns, promote strong financial control and deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner when required.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely monthly financial performance reports, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary for designated services and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure income, pay and non-pay positions are complete and robust, with appropriate treatment of accruals, deferrals, commitments and expected run-rates.
• Monitor budgets and establishments throughout the year and support annual budget setting and in-year budget adjustments.
• Lead monthly review meetings with budget holders, translating complex information into clear advice and agreeing actions to address variances.
• Build effective working relationships with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, offering constructive challenge and practical recommendations.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and pressures, and integrate financial, activity and workforce information into planning assumptions.
• Undertake complex modelling and costings for service developments, investments and business cases, including scenarios based on incomplete or evolving data.
• Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Trust policies, audit requirements and management accounting procedures.
• Line manage and support junior finance staff, setting objectives, reviewing performance and developing their skills.
• Support year-end accounts, Trust financial returns and timely invoicing, and deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner as required.

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