Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.

We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Main duties of the job

Treasury: Maintain the Bank Accounts, Cash Books, and Control Accounts for Trust and Charitable Funds. Ensure that all anomalies are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner. Prepare accurate and timely Cash-flow forecasts.

VAT:Responsible for the preparation and submission of the Trust's VAT returns to Customs and Excise. Responsible for the education, training and awareness of all staff within the Trust - both Finance and Non-Finance in the correct procedures for treating VAT. Review all financial records for correct treatment of VAT and correct these where errors discovered.

Charitable Funds: Responsible for the maintenance of accurate accounting records to support and control the Charitable Funds. Responsible for the preparation and completion of the Statutory Annual Accounts of the Charity in accordance with the Dept. of Health and Charity Acts.

Patients Money:Maintain and account for patient's money in accordance with Trust and Dept. of Health Guidelines.

To deputise for the Treasury Accountant and control the section during any absence.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has a rich history for providing healthcare to the people of Reading, West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire stretching back over 180 years.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Treasury

Manage the maintenance of the main cash book and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded and accounted for.

Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledger & control accounts with particular reference to Bank Accounts and VAT Control Accounts.

To assist in the investment and management of the Trust cash including temporary borrowing ensuring the Trust complies with all relevant regulations.

Value Added Tax

Responsible for maintaining accurate records to support and control VAT. This will include: -

Performing the necessary checks to ensure all VAT is correctly reclaimed by the Trust and review the transaction passing through the VAT Accounts on an on-going basis and under-take regular checks on validity in accordance with Customs & Excise rules and regulations.

Preparation and submission of monthly returns and back dated VAT claims on timely and accurate basis to Customs & Excise.

Responsible for the reconciliation of VAT Control Code and ensuring that variances are identified and actioned as appropriate.

Verification of contracted out services report with respect to revenue expenditure and journal accordingly and manage and review any adjustments to the VAT accounts.

To proactively correct any errors in transactions or in the process followed to account for VAT by the Trust.

Charitable Funds

Maintain the accuracy & safeguard the integrity of the charity financial ledger, cash-books and Control accounts, undertaking appropriate reconciliations and managing all control accounts.

Preparation and completion of the Charitable Fund annual statutory accounts in accordance with the agreed policies, procedures and regulations and comply with strict time tables and deadlines set by the Charity Commission, Dept. of Health and Charity Acts.

Preparation of half yearly financial reports to the Trusts Charity Committee to provide accurate and timely information for decision-making.

Responsible for the accounting for Investments managed by the Trusts Investment Advisors including maintenance of records, reconciling the relevant control account and allocation of investments and cash to individual funds. To liaise with the Trusts Investment Advisors over any discrepancies discovered.

Preparation of a monthly trial balance, balance sheet statement and income & expenditure statement.

Checking authorisation of charitable fund invoices for payment and ensuring that all VAT is correctly accounted for in the use of charitable funds, thereby maximizing the benefits of VAT zero-rating.

Responsible for keeping and maintaining the records of the gains and losses register including their allocation to individual funds, ensuring that the accounting policies & procedures of the Charity Commission and Trust are followed.

Assist with the introduction of new procedures required to conform to the NHS and Charity Acts, and to follow the guidance of the Charity Commission.

Prepare & collate working paper for audit purpose to ensure clear audit trails & information for Internal & External Auditors.

Preparing, collating & summarising an annual expenditure plan in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and regulations.

To be responsible for providing a full range of management accounting support, information and advice to fundholders and CSU managers. This will include: -

Pro-actively provide advice and support service to fund holders including VAT related and taxation matters.

Provide fund-holders with a reliable and accurate purchase order service, monthly reporting, and an ad-hoc management and financial information service.

Maintenance of fund objectives to ensure charitable monies are expended in accordance with overall Trust charitable objectives.

Maintenance of accounting records for all legacies received by the Trust including liaison with estate Trustees and Solicitors.

e) Maintenance of the authorised signatories list of fund-holders including specimen signatures.

Provide clear information, education, training and informal coaching to enhance the level of financial awareness throughout the organization with reference to Charitable Funds.

Generic

Ensure the integrity of patients' money and affairs to allow compliance with best practice and in the best interest of patients.

To liaise with the Trusts internal & external auditors regarding charity accounts and ensure agreed recommendations arising from Audit reports are implemented to allow the highest standards of probity, compliance and professionalism.

To constantly review financial procedures with a view to recommending improvement to the Senior Treasury Accountant thereby ensuring that the best & most practicable methods are employed by the department and across the Trust.

To assist the Treasury Accounts Manager in planning of the workload of the section to achieve the objectives of the department. To deputise for the and control the section during any absence.

Provide training, advice & supervision for new members of staff in the team and also provide support in the training of a trainee accountant with reference to charitable funds and Treasury.

Contributing to improving the effectiveness of the accounting system and process.

Responsible for undertaking work, study days, relevant courses, training, reading as a means of personal development, knowledge of financial procedure and financial instruction especially towards the organization needs of the post.

The job description is not exhaustive but is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities of the post. It will be subject to periodic review in association with the postholder.

Other:

The areas of responsibility within the designated portfolio may be changed from time to time. The Trust reserves the right to rotate accounting staff between same-banded roles within the Directorate for the benefit of personal development or to meet higher priorities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Detailed VAT Knowledge
• Specialist knowledge and experience of Financial Accounting Procedures relevant to Treasury and Charity management.

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• IT Literacy : proficient in use of MS Office systems including Excel, Access , Word & Crystal

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• Professional Accountancy (CCAB) - Qualified/part qualified or equivalent experience
• Evidence of active relevant continuing personal development

Desirable

• Actively pursuing professional qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of Charity Commission Rules and Regulations.

Interpersoinal Skills

Essential

• Communication: Excellent oral and written skills with senior management & non-financial staff inside/outside the Trust.
• Able to analyse Complex financial information

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines and make full use of problem solving techniques.
• Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of customer.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ

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