Development and Financial Accountant

Job title:

Development and Financial Accountant

Company

Bluetownonline

Job description

Job Title: Development and Financial AccountantLocation: Acocks GreenSalary: £40,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, (12 month fixed term contract)Working Hours: 35 hours per week Office basedPurpose of the Role:The Development and Financial Accountant will provide financial appraisal support for capital projects and financial accounting support for the preparation of statutory accounts. The role will also include systems reviews and testing.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Capital Accounting:

• To prepare financial appraisals for capital projects
• To carry out due diligence on potential contractors and developers
• To monitor capital spend against capital projects and prepare relevant reports for management
• To prepare cashflow forecasts for each project and ensure these are regularly updated to inform the high level Treasury Management processes of each Trust

Statutory Accounts:

• To assist the Director of Finance and IT in preparing the statutory accounts for the two Trusts.
• To address any issues raised by the auditors as necessitating action.
• To keep up to date with the changing requirements of FRS 102, regulatory bodies and organisations and to advise the Director of Finance and IT and leadership team of matters relevant to the Annual Statutory Accounts
• To ensure that both Trusts receive an “unqualified” audit report

Management Support:

• Provide advice to managers in accordance with the Standing Orders and Financial Regulations (SOFR).
• Provide adhoc reports on issues as required by the Director of Finance and IT with regards to potential acquisitions.

Systems:

• To support the Director of Finance and IT with review and implementation of system implementations including testing.
• To support the improved use of digital processes whilst the larger system review is carried out
• To administer the mobile phone set up and reprovisioning for staff of both Trusts to include confidential disposal
• To support the control and distribution of laptops, tablets and any other devices used by staff in both Trusts including liaising with the IT Support company with confidential disposal.

General Responsibilities:

• To work with both SJMT and YGT Finance teams and support them as directed by the Director of Finance and IT
• To liaise with staff and residents as necessary to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• To comply with financial standing orders and procedures.
• To work in accordance with health and safety legislation, taking appropriate action to ensure that employees are aware of their personal responsibility for health and safety, including identifying relevant health and safety training where appropriate.
• To be committed to improvements, innovation and advances in the Housing and Care sector and finance.
• To work within confidentiality applying the principles of data protection to record keeping and data sharing, and compliance with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
• To promote the organisation and its values and beliefs at all times to maintain its good reputation.
• To attend and complete all mandatory training, adopting up to date and relevant knowledge within the working practice.
• To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development.
• To offer suggestions, advice and comments towards continuous improvement in a structured and constructive way.
• To be flexible to work occasional weekend and evenings as required.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the Director of Finance and IT

Equal Opportunities:We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.To apply for this role please click APPLY button and information will be sent to your inbox.IMPORTANT: Please read through this information carefully as this must be completed to submit your application fullyCandidates with previous experience and job titles of; Finance Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Sales ledger Assistant will be considered for this role.

Expected salary

£40000 per year

Location

West Midlands

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:17:09 GMT

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