Management Accountant

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.Financial planning

The Management Accountant will play a key role in budget setting for areas within their portfolio and support the Head of Finance including: -

• The preparation of annual budgets for PCNs
• The preparation of annual budgets for Extended Access Hubs
• The preparation of OHP central budgets.

2. Financial Reporting (including Month End, Year End and other reporting)

The Management Accountant is accountable for month end financial reporting for OHPs Central Services, Primary Care Networks (PCN) and Enhanced Access Hubs. Key activities in this area are:

• Lead on the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for distribution to managers/stakeholders, and issued within specified timescales
• Maintain reporting hierarchy in OHP financial ledger (chart of accounts)
• Ensure accruals have been completed accurately and on time, with any areas of risk identified in respect of debtor/creditor assumptions during the financial year and at year-end.
• Prepare, or direct the preparation of contract monitoring reports for all contracts held by OHP and other routine information.
• Responsible for preparing Financial Reports to the OHP Board and Finance Committee.
• Responsible for the management of OHP financial system (Xero)

3. Financial management/Reporting

• The Management Accountant will be the first point of contact for day-to-day finance queries and monthly reporting issues/actions in respect of areas covered within the portfolio.
• To assist lead clinicians and managers with any day-to-day finance queries
• Lead monthly or other PCN meetings. To report on the financial position of the network and to update the participants on financial issues/actions/risks etc.
• To provide interpretive information to assist lead clinicians and managers in making best use of finance reports/information e.g. narratives to accompany monthly finance reports, variance analysis etc.
• To provide comprehensive financial reports to all stakeholders, both external and internal.
• To carry out service costings as required to assist with decision making, as directed by the Head of Finance.
• To take proactive steps to ensure that all income due for services within the portfolio is secured and recovered
• Interact with the Head of Finance and the OHP external accounting partner (currently BDO) to provide financial benchmarking and other financial reporting which provides OHP practices with business information
• To support the Head of Financewith the reporting requirements of the Business Intelligence Unit
• To identify financial risks / matters of concern, ensuring that the Head of Finance and other managers are apprised as necessary

4. Supervisory duties

• No supervisory duties: however, a close working relationship with the Financial Controller is required

5. Customer satisfaction

In performance of the role, the postholder will on behalf of OHP, routinely interact with and respond to a variety of queries/issues internal and external customers/stakeholders. In executing these tasks, the postholder will: -

• Respond in a prompt and appropriate manner in accordance with OHPs polices e.g. email response policy
• Respond to complaints promptly, advising the Head of Finance or other OHP Managers as required, taking actions as require
• Assist the Head of Finance in identifying opportunities to improve the range and quality of services OHP provides, within available resource constraints

6. Continuing Professional Development

• The postholder will ensure they meet the CPD requirements of AAT or CCAB bodies for which they are a member and/or student.
• The postholder will take proactive steps to ensure they are fully conversant with current NHS polices / guidance in respect of areas related to their portfolio e.g. PCNs

7. Other duties

• Contribute to the development of effective finance department procedures and policies
• To attend, as required by the Head of Finance, meetings such as OHP Finance and Governance committee, to provide information in respect of matters associated with the postholders portfolio e.g., aged debts, contract performance etc.
• Participating in the OHP operational out of hours on-call rota for extended access HUBs.

The above list is not exhaustive and due to the nature of the services that OHP central team deliver and the size of the team there may be a requirement for the post holder to undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Finance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in management accounting, including budget setting, financial modelling, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Experience of drafting reports and briefing papers
• Experience of Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Experience working within the healthcare sector or a similar environment.

Qualities & Abilities

Essential

• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communicator, verbal and written.
• Problem solver
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Able to work without supervision
• Self-motivated
• Organised and methodical approach to workload
• A strong desire to learn and develop.

Qualifications

Essential

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Good level of IT knowledge.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.

Employer details

Employer name

Our Health Partnership

Address

1st Floor

1856 Pershore Road

Birmingham

B30 3AS

Employer's website

https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ (Opens in a new tab)