Management Accountant

NHS Jobs; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance professional to manage core financial processes within a public healthcare setting. This role focuses on precision in financial records, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with the finance team.

The position covers financial management, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and opportunities for system improvements, with emphasis on accuracy, governance, and continuous improvement in public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, and reconciliations. Prepare and process invoices, payments, and receipts. Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and resolution of discrepancies. Take ownership of balance sheet management, including the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Budgeting & Reporting: Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts. Produce accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports. Monitor expenditure against budget and investigate variances. Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information. Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, including tax filings, VAT, and payroll.
• Payroll Management: Process monthly payroll, including deductions, pensions, and statutory payments. Liaise with employees and external providers to resolve payroll-related queries.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Assist in developing and maintaining financial systems and processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and deliver cost savings Contribute to finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, and reconciliations. Prepare and process invoices, payments, and receipts. Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and resolution of discrepancies. Take ownership of balance sheet management, including the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end close processes.


• Budgeting & - Reporting: Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts. Produce accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports. Monitor expenditure against budget and investigate variances. Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.


• Audit & -Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information. Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, including tax filings, VAT, and payroll.


• Payroll Management: Process monthly payroll, including deductions, pensions, and statutory payments. Liaise with employees and external providers to resolve payroll-related queries.


• Systems &- Process Improvement: Assist in developing and maintaining financial systems and processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and deliver cost savings Contribute to finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.