Senior Management Accounts Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bebington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Analyst to support Finance Business Partners with financial reporting and analysis. The role involves producing budget data for the general ledger, investigating variances against budgets, and advising managers on remedial actions.

Key tasks include deputising at departmental reviews, preparing monthly accruals and prepayments, and providing financial information to senior managers and budget holders within tight

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 in accounting (AAT) or equivalent.
• 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English.
• Extensive experience of providing accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Produce and report on financial information, assisting Finance Business Partners.
• Complete variance analysis with reasons for deviations from agreed budgets.
• Gather data and journal income and expenditure to the correct cost centres on the general ledger.
• Monitor performance against budgets, investigate variances and advise on remedial action.
• Provide budgetary control information within tight departmental timescales.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments to a tight timetable for board reports.
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner at departmental review meetings, providing supporting information.
• Provide financial information, support and advice to senior managers, budget holders, clinical directors and operational directorates.
• Respond to queries from budget managers and the directorate in a timely, high-quality manner.
• Assist the Finance Business Partner with the annual budget setting process.
• Provide financial analysis and support to the Finance Management team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget analysis

Budget monitoring

Education

NVQ level 4 in accounting (AAT) or equivalent

5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English

Tools

Oracle Integrated Financial system

Job description

A 12-month post in the finance team of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Finance Business Partners with financial reporting and analysis. The core work is producing budget data for the general ledger, investigating variances against agreed budgets and advising managers on remedial action. Distinct elements include deputising at departmental reviews and handling monthly accruals and prepayments that feed the board reports. Visa sponsorship is unlikely, so check eligibility before applying.

What the job involves

• Produce and report on financial information, assisting Finance Business Partners
• Complete variance analysis with reasons for deviations from agreed budgets
• Gather data and journal income and expenditure to the correct cost centres on the general ledger
• Monitor performance against budgets, investigate variances and advise on remedial action
• Provide budgetary control information within tight departmental timescales
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments to a tight timetable for board reports
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner at departmental review meetings, providing supporting information
• Provide financial information, support and advice to senior managers, budget holders, clinical directors and operational directorates
• Respond to queries from budget managers and the directorate in a timely, high-quality manner
• Assist the Finance Business Partner with the annual budget setting process
• Provide financial analysis and support to the Finance Management team

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 in accounting (AAT) or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English

Experience

• Extensive experience of providing accounting services
• Previous experience of working in a finance role
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & knowledge

• Word and Excel skills, with relevant IT training and experience
• Demonstrated numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literacy including spreadsheets
• Knowledge of the Oracle Integrated Financial system

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker sponsorship unlikely to be available)

Nice to have

• Business administration or finance NVQ
• Ability to raise debtor notifications for outstanding activity
• Knowledge of NHS VAT requirements
• NHS finance experience