Accountant

NHS Jobs; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a finance professional to produce monthly management accounts with commentary for the senior management team in Plymouth. You will support forecasting cycles, payroll reviews, and reporting to auditors.

You will advise PDSE management and budget holders, carry out variance analysis, and ensure compliance with financial policies. The role requires attention to detail and strong Excel skills, with NHS finance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA etc) or equivalent work-based experience.
• Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and ability to learn specific business systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with accompanying commentary for the senior management team.
• Support updating annual and long-term forecasts in line with the planning cycle for PDSE management team and board.
• Provide information for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and process month end journals.
• Provide financial information and advice to PDSEs management and budget holders.
• Support budget holders in managing their budgets through reports and advice.
• Carry out variance analysis of monthly management accounts and prepare the narrative around variances.
• Follow financial and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Support development of PDSEs finance strategy to ensure service delivery remains fit for purpose.
• Liaise with University of Plymouth finance department for reporting.
• Provide costings to the PDSE team for projects.
• Review monthly payroll and prepare pension/annual returns where necessary.
• Process staff expenses.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare reports for the PDSE Board on financial performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel/Data analysis

Education

AAT / CIMA / ACCA qualifications

Tools

Finance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role includes:

• Production of monthly management accounts with accompanying commentary for the senior management team
• Support in the updating of annual and long-term forecasts in line with the planning cycle for approval by the PDSE management team and board
• Provide information as requested for internal and external auditors
• Prepare and process month end journals
• Support in providing financial information and advice to PDSEs management and responsible budget holders
• Support budget holders in managing their budgets through provision of reports and advice, discussing financial issues, suggesting alternative options and negotiating corrective action
• Carry out variance analysis of the monthly management accounts and prepare the narrative around these variances
• Follow the appropriate financial and regulatory policies and procedures ensuring necessary regulations and standards are adhered to
• Support the continuous development of PDSEs finance strategy using information and understanding of the business and emerging needs to ensure service delivery continues to be fit for purpose
• Liaise with the University of Plymouth finance department to assist in the accurate reporting of financial information
• Provide costings to the PDSE team for various projects and initiatives
• Responsible for the review of monthly payroll preparing pension returns and annual returns where necessary
• Process staff expenses
• Monitoring accounts receivable and payable functions
• Supporting with preparation of reports to the PDSE Board on financial performance

Measures of Success:

• Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives agreed with manager and as a result of annual appraisal
• Deadlines for key finance and other statutory or regulatory processes achieved
• Positive customer and stakeholder feedback

Knowledge, Education & Training:

• AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA etc) or equivalent work-based experience
• Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literate including competence with Microsoft Office and ability to learn specific business systems

Experience:

• Experience of using a finance computer system
• Experience of preparing monthly accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
• Working in a finance environment
• Working independently in a team environment
• Working in a professional service environment

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis

Behaviours:

• Demonstrates Self-Leadership
• Operates effectively in times of change and ambiguity
• Builds and secures value from relationships
• Drives innovation and action
• Creates and contributes to a shared vision
• Demonstrates sound business judgement

Other:

This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager.

Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 0800 and 1800.

Additional information for post:

This post may involve travel to other locations, ability to travel independently around the Peninsula is preferable.