Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Financial Accounts team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The team’s dynamic and collaborative environment will challenge and support you in this broad and varied role. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be expected to execute your work with professionalism and a high level of accuracy. You will set a good example to junior team members with your excellent work ethic. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop as you work alongside high calibre experienced staff across the team at all levels. If you are you actively studying toward an Accounting qualification; have a good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel; possess and demonstrate good communication skills and enjoy working independently with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines, this could be the right opportunity you are looking for. We offer some flexibility working from home with currently two days in our vibrant location near London Bridge. If you're interested in joining our team, please complete our online application form. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs. Main duties of the job You will ensure that all assigned control accounts are reconciled promptly and accurately, and that any necessary amendments are executed as they arise. You will be responsible for elements of our month end financial reporting work and play a key role in the Agreement of Balances process as well as preparation of our year-end working papers. Working for our organisation Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We are one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To understand the Trust’s month end financial reporting process and to support this process through: 1.1 Control Accounts Being responsible for an agreed set of control accounts and bank account reconciliations. Ensuring that all control accounts assigned are reconciled promptly, accurately and that any necessary corrections are made immediately. Ensuring that details of relevant control accounts are effectively communicated to other departments on a timely basis. To take the lead in addressing any problems arising from the control accounts including holding meetings and agreeing procedures with departments to resolve issues if necessary. Where appropriate to raise invoice and cheque requests. 1.2 Recharges Being responsible for the monthly calculation and processing of specific internal recharges in accordance with the month end deadlines. Being responsible for specific external recharges. Ensuring external recharges are accurately reconciled and promptly billed using the appropriate VAT classification. 1.3 Accruals Ensuring monthly accruals and provisions are calculated, processed and accurately recorded in the ledger in line with the month end timetable. Responsible for the upkeep of the detailed procedure notes in relation to the month end duties outlined above. Taking a lead role in the agreement of balances process for assigned areas – completing reconciliations, liaising with other NHS bodies and seeking to understand and proactively address mismatches. Maintain a sufficient audit trail to support the year-end position. Identify any opportunities for improving the tasks and procedures within your work area and implement changes and improvements to these if required. Responsible for the creation and upkeep of spreadsheets and / or reports from the system, in order to support the month end duties outlined above. Responsible for the preparation of specific areas of the year end financial accounts including liaising with other departments, organizing the work of staff supervised and applying knowledge of the relevant IFRS’, Trust policies and NHSI guidance. Supervise the work of the Accounts Assistant or SDN placement student as required including: Understanding the purpose and operation of the Accounts Assistants’ control accounts, internal recharges and accruals and other responsibilities Being able to complete the work of the staff supervised in their absence, providing appropriate cross cover. Assisting the Accounts Assistant or SDN student in understanding and resolving problems where required. Providing training to assist in the understanding of tasks, which may include empathic or re-assurance skills to coach staff to encourage and develop competencies To provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, including undertaking all, or a combination of, complex calculations for the Pharmacy reconciliation, StaffBank accruals, agreement of balance exercise reconciliations and complex deposit and control account reconciliations. To be responsible for completing reconciliations and accruals, ensuring reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner which may require persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills to influence staff outside of the Financial Accounts team, and outside of Finance, to resolve issues which they have not prioritized in their teams. 9 Plan and organise workload to meet agreed objectives, priorities and targets under minimal supervision. To support appropriate prioritisation and allocation of work within the Financial Accounts team. To support compliance with all performance targets and ensure work is completed to month end deadlines. 12 To carry out any other duties as may be required from time to time including the ability to deputise for the Financial Accounting Manager in some areas should the need arise. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000, post holders must apply the Trust’s FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information Governance All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trust’s use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Flexible Working As an organisation we want to support you to work in a way that is best for our patients, our staff and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, if it works for the service, we’ll make it work for you. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. Smoking Policy The Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehicles Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Person specification Qualifications/ Education Essential criteria (AAT) Member or equivalent experience to degree level Studying or with the intention to begin studying for a recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIMA or ACCA) Microsoft Academy Expert qualified or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA Degree or equivalent experience Previous experience Essential criteria Able to demonstrate substantial experience within a technical accounting role Desirable criteria Experience of supervising staff and Experience of the Oracle ERP Cloud system Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential criteria Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. control account reconciliations, journal entries, VAT accounting, year end and month end accounting processes. Good working knowledge of finance ledger systems, coding structures, and financial control processes. Ability to demonstrate good knowledge of accountancy gained from practical experience in a large organisation or from a relevant degree. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. The post holder must have advanced keyboard skills and will be expected to work more or less continuously at a computer, requiring concentration for long periods. Desirable criteria Knowledge of NHS accounting practice and procedures Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards Additional Information Essential criteria Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with members of staff from all levels of the Trust and members of the Public. The employee should have the ability to prioritise their workload and meet strict deadlines. Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Further details / informal visits contact Name Susan Aisuebeogun Job title Financial Accounting Manager Email address [email protected] Telephone number 02071887188 Additional information As we only work two days in a week from the office the best contact is by email which can be followed by a teams meeting if necessary.