Systems and Projects Accountant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an Systems and Projects Accountant to work in our busy Financial Services Team. The role is a generic role across all the financial services departments which would include, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems, Capital Finance, Central Technical Finance. But will be initially and primarily placed in Financial Systems. The applicant will be required to work in Regent Point, and from time to time may be required to work at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman Hospital. The successful applicant will be required to manage the Systems Teams and to assist in the day-to-day operation of the and maintenance & updating of the Trusts various Finance Related systems. The post will require communicating and directing efforts across multiple teams, in efforts to make process improvements while leading on department projects. This role will require the successful applicant to reconcile system interfaces , such as Payroll 24/7 allocate and JAC pharmacy.

Interview date 28 October 2024

Main duties of the job

• To play an advanced role in assisting the Financial Services Manager in the provision of a high-quality Systems and Projects service and deputising when necessary.
• To work Flexibly as required to meet the needs of the various finance department teams
• To ensure the transactions relating to Trust activities are processed in a timely manner.
• To work flexibly and actively to assist in the collection or payment of monies relating to the trust activities.
• To take immediate action and any remedial actions, required to ensure the accurate financial recording of the Trust activities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide support to departmental managers and other Finance colleagues.
• To provide Supervisory support to band 5, band 4, band 3, band 2 colleagues.
• To be responsible for the maintenance and updating aspects associated with the Trusts financial systems.
• Responsible for ensuring the reconciliation controls and monthly timetable are signed off In line with agreed dates
• To assist in the reconciliation of interfaces
• To support the Trust’s wider finance team and external departments in projects and developments relating to the Trust’s financial systems
• To provide support to departmental managers and other finance staff.
• To contribute towards the preparation of the Trust’s monthly accounts, annual accounts and financial returns
• To give quality accounting support, taking account of statutory regulations, corporate governance and proper accounting records.
• To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines.