Financial Controller
c. £50,000 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
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Preparation of consolidated accounts (monthly management and annual financial)
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Preparation of quarterly VAT returns (including partial exemption adjustments)
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Preparation of monthly cash flows
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Overseeing financial procedures, and updating policy papers
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Overseeing and reviewing the work of the Financial Accountant
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Supporting the Finance Director, particularly with preparation of Panel and Board papers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Carry out month-end procedures to produce consolidated management accounts in a timely and accurate manner, including inputting of estate manager submissions
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Liaise with external estate managers in the maintenance of estate accounts, and reconciliation to the consolidated accounts
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Oversee maintenance of GH’s new accounting system
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Review balance sheet and supplier account reconciliations prepared by the Financial Accountant
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Accurately calculate VAT across the GH consolidated accounts, incorporating partial exemption
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Liaise with HMRC regarding any VAT or PAYE inspections, as well as any other necessary tax filings
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Review bank payments for approval
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Manage budget preparation for the consolidated Greenwich Hospital accounts, working with the Property and Charity teams
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Develop financial procedures that adopt best practice principles
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Ensure financial controls are maintained throughout Greenwich Hospital
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Support the Finance Director in maintaining cash balances by preparing regular cash flows
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Support the Finance Director in business partnering and compliance management
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Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions managed by the estate managers
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Work with year-end auditors and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of their work
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Deputise for the Finance Director
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Timely delivery of consolidated management accounts
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Timely delivery of annual financial accounts, and successful audit completion
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Relationship management between Head Office and external estate office accounts teams
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Ensuring financial controls are adhered to across Head Office regarding expenditure and supplier payments
GOALS
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Provide a ‘best-in-class’ approach to GH’s finance team, aimed at leading from the front
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Drive development of GH financial systems, including the new cloud-based accounting system and approval system
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Implement new process improvements that deliver continuous incremental progress
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Report on core expenditure to deliver cost-savings across the Head Office
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Develop and maintain effective partnership working for the organisation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KEY: Essential (E), Desirable (D)
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Understanding of strong financial control environments (E)
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Proven record of an ability to highlight process improvements and implement change (E)
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Proven record of relationship management (E)
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Excel and Word, at least intermediate standard (E)
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Knowledge of networked office IT systems and MS Office applications (E)
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Excellent communication skills (E)
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Ability to present information to support non-finance colleagues (E)
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Ability to support the learning and development of staff (E)
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Knowledge of UK VAT, particularly regarding charities and partial exemption (E)
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Knowledge of Charity SORP (E)
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Knowledge of FRS 102 (D)
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Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems (D)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
KEY: Essential (E), Desirable (D)
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Certified or Chartered Accounting Qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CA) (E)
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Experience of preparing VAT returns (E)
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Experience of preparing financial accounts (E)
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At least 7 years’ experience in a similar accounting role (D)
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Experience of group accounting (D)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Act with integrity, honesty and professionalism at all times
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A strong ambassador to both internal and external contacts
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Treats all people with respect and dignity
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Takes responsibility for actions, and remains accountable
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Team player
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