Head of Financial Accounting

Lead and co-ordination of the production of the group of Trusts Annual Accounts and other returns, in accordance with regulatory, statutory guidance and to reporting deadlines to ensure that the organisation fully meets its financial reporting obligations;

Working closely with internal and external auditors to resolve relevant queries smooth timely review and evaluation the group of Trusts capital accounting arrangements and reporting;

Assisting in developing and maintaining systems, procedures and controls to ensure the financial resources of the Trust are protected and managed in accordance with the StandingFinancial Instructions;

With the support from Financial Accountant, responsible for ensuring that the group of Trusts capital programme is correctly accounted for including managing the group of Trusts asset register and lease register and advises managers on the appropriate use of lease financing;

Responsible for implementation and evaluation of accounting policies and procedures with supervision from the Financial Controller.