The Financial Services Team includes capital, charity, subsidiary, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, governance and statutory returns.

The post holder will be a highly driven, enthusiastic and energetic individual with management experience and an excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting processes and procedures, excellent Excel skills and the ability to interpret, apply & provide practical guidance on relevant accounting standards.

Financial Accounting
Lead on the planning and production of the working papers and TAC schedules for the trusts statutory in year and annual accounts, in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and applying NHS guidelines as set out by NHSI
Charity Accounts

• Responsible for the planning, production and submission of the Charity statutory year end accounts in line with Charity Commission regulations and deadlines and ensure they comply with relevant accounting policies.

~ Successful planning, production and submission of the Subsidiary statutory year end accounts and ensure they comply with FRS 102 accounting standards.

Responsible for calculating and submitting the subsidiary corporation tax returns, ensuring that relevant submission software is available and up to date, sourcing and procuring updates to this where required.

To devise and implement training programmes to support staff development for finance staff this training will cover all aspects of Financial Accounting activities in respect of financial systems and policies.

The post holder will also be expected to allocate departmental workload, regularly review performance against defined objectives' assist as a panel member in staff recruitment and undertake appraisals
To train staff in finance related departmental policies and procedures and to participate in Trust wide training and communication initiatives
Regularly receive and provide highly complex information to senior managers and staff of the Trust
This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week on site in Milton Keynes. There may be more time required on site initially for training purposes.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. accountancy or financial discipline) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Up-to-date knowledge and experience of financial reporting Standards.
Experience of producing annual accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards [IFRS] and statutory requirements.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing complex, technical, sensitive or contentious financial information, to Finance Managers and Committees.

In depth knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
Significant experience of capital accounting using a capital asset system including provision of working papers for statutory accounts.

Through significant experience, demonstrate excellent Financial Analysis and Interpretation skills including an ability interpret complex data and provide summarized information to a range of users.

Expert analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detail and the ability manage and manipulate vast quantities of data
Production of NHS accounts.
Advanced IT literacy with experience of using Oracle accounting system including Business Intelligence reporting.
Strong analytical, financial reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
Be prepared to constructively question and challenge the performance of team members, and other stakeholders
Frequent requirement for concentration when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries from staff, audit and managers
Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when analysing complex data and preparing reports
Ability to represent Finance at internal meetings
Ability to explain complex financial terminology to both finance and non-finance colleagues
Proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated individual who demonstrates a commitment to Trust objectives and the NHS as a whole

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