Financial Accountant

Belfast BT8

37.5 hours

£23.60 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The postholder will assist the Head Accountant to deliver financial accounting services as per the objective and responsibilities of the Director of Finance and in compliance with the financial governance arrangements of the Trust.

The postholder will assist in developing, implementing and maintaining the financial control framework which is consistent with Department of Health (DoH) guidance.

The postholder will assist in the completion of the annual accounts for public, charitable and patient funds, in accordance with DoH guidance and timetables, while ensuring that appropriate and accurate records are maintained for audit, control and reporting purposes.

KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head Accountant with the preparation and delivery of the annual accounts for the Trust (to include the preparation of individual notes within revenue, charitable funds and patient funds accounts).
• Ensure the completion of Whole of Government Accounts and TFR E&S Returns on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure that all tasks and functions within the department are maintained on an ongoing basis throughout the financial year, thus facilitating the completion of the annual accounts and various returns.

Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial accounting systems and processes to meet the objectives of the post and the wider Finance Directorate

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA;

AND

Minimum of 1 year’s finance experience following successful completion of final professional accountancy exams (dated from notification by institute of completion);

AND

Worked with a range of Stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 2 years;

AND

Successfully demonstrated people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

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