Senior Financial Accountant

Preparing statutory returns and reviewing related working papers prepared by the Financial Services team, in line with accounting standards, Trust policies, NHSI guidance and audit specifications; including annual accounts, NHS agreement of balances exercise and other regulatory returns to external authorities. Liaise with external auditors on audit queries during the interim and final audit of the annual accounts, and all other assurance reviews. Charitable Accounts Accountant - Management of the BCHFT Charitable Accounts ensuring all cash and expenditure is accounted for in the correct account Coordinate control account reconciliations within strict month-end reporting deadlines. This should be supported by regular review and monitoring of the trial balance and KPIs to highlight and explain exceptions. Contribute to the Trusts annual business planning process by providing supporting information to the Head of Financial Services. Support the development and improvement of policies, procedures, systems and processes within Financial Services, in order to increase efficiency and reduce controls risk in compliance with statutory and internal reporting requirements. This includes supporting internal audit reviews in own area of work and assisting the Financial Controller to deliver agreed actions as part of the on-going audit and counter fraud processes. Management of monthly timetable to ensure the month-end duties are completed within tight timescales for the month-end accounts close. Deputise for Financial Controller