Finance Assistant

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a motivated individual to join their Financial Accounts team. You will manage banking reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include daily treasury management and supporting financial audits. This role offers opportunities for development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience with banking reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.
• Knowledge of general ledger processes and VAT legislation.
• Strong attention to detail in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily treasury management and produce cash flow statements.
• Maintain and reconcile cash books and bank statements accurately.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain the purchase ledger system.
• Reconciling and clearing control accounts to ensure accuracy.

Job description

As a member of the Financial Accounts team, you will aid in ensuring the integrity of the Trust's banking reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, general ledger, and associated feeder systems in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions and internal procedures.

This role will ensure supplier payments are made on time, accounts are accurate and maintained effectively through monitoring, and support Financial accountants with providing information for internal and external audits.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducting daily treasury management duties, including producing daily cash flow statements and processing payments according to procedures.
2. Maintaining and reconciling the Trust's cash books and bank statements to ensure accurate financial reports.
3. Ensuring timely supplier payments by producing weekly payment runs and correctly allocating payments in the purchase ledger system.
4. Reconciling and clearing control accounts, resolving discrepancies to ensure general ledger accuracy.
5. Supporting the preparation of monthly VAT returns and maintaining knowledge of VAT legislation.
6. Providing necessary information for internal and external audits.
7. Certifying invoice and receipt variances to ensure prompt processing and accurate creditor records.

Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this position.

Closing Date: The job advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, talented team and access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion, and promoting a respectful work environment.