Accountant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes:

Production of monthly management accounts with accompanying commentary for the senior management team

Support in the updating of annual and long-term forecasts in line with the planning cycle for approval by the PDSE management team and board

Provide information as requested for internal and external auditors

Prepare and process month end journals

Process purchase orders and staff expenses

Monitoring accounts receivable and payable functions

Responsible for the review of monthly payroll

Preparing pension returns and annual returns where required by scheme

Support in providing financial information and advice to PDSEs management and responsible budget holders

Support budget holders in managing their budgets through provision of reports and advice, discussing financial issues, suggesting alternative options and negotiating corrective action

Carry out variance analysis of the monthly management accounts and prepare the narrative around these variances

Provide costings to the PDSE team for various projects and initiatives

Supporting with preparation of reports to the PDSE Board on financial performance

Follow the appropriate financial and regulatory policies and procedures ensuring necessary regulations and standards are adhered to

Support the continuous development of PDSEs finance strategy using information and understanding of the business and emerging needs to ensure service delivery continues to be fit for purpose

Liaise with the University of Plymouth finance department to assist in the accurate reporting of financial information.

Measures of Success:

Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives agreed with manager and as a result of annual appraisal

Deadlines for key finance and other statutory or regulatory processes achieved

Positive customer and stakeholder feedback.

Knowledge, Education & Training:

AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA etc) or equivalent work-based experience

Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Computer literate including competence with Microsoft Office and ability to learn specific business systems.

Experience:

Experience of using a finance computer system

Experience of preparing monthly accruals, prepayments and variance analysis

Working in a finance environment

Working independently in a team environment

Working in a professional service environment Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis Behaviours:

Demonstrates Self-Leadership

Operates effectively in times of change and ambiguity

Builds and secures value from relationships

Drives innovation and action

Creates and contributes to a shared vision

Demonstrates sound business judgement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA etc) or equivalent work-based experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental School

20 Research Way

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)