Managament Accountant - NHS experience required

I am recruiting for a temporary to permanent management accountant role based in the heart of Epsom. This is a temporary role initially, however does have scope to become permanent for the right person. Client Details My client is an NHS organisation. They have a centralised finance function in the heart of Epsom and require some additional resource. This role will last for 3 months and then has scope to become a permanent role. Description The role will involve: To be responsible for the provision of financial information To produce accurate and timely financial information, including detailed written reports outlining key financial issues. To review the draft budget statements each month and make necessary adjustments ensuring the statements accurately reflect the financial position. To investigate and obtain explanations for significant variances and to discuss these variances with budget holders and managers. To proactively assist the Directorate Management team in identifying cost and efficiency savings, enabling the Management Team to ensure a break-even position is achieved and that cost improvement targets are met. To re calculate and re profile budgets for in-year adjustments in accordance with policy. To meet regularly with budget holders and Directorate Management teams to assess financial performance, to discuss financial issues and to provide proactive advice. To deliver appropriate training (internal and external to the department) to facilitate robust financial practices. To assess the impact of changes in activity on the financial figures. To develop management information reports to facilitate the Directorate decision-making process To take lead responsibility for the year-end process within Directorate Accountancy, ensuring that procedures are adhered to and all objectives and deadlines are met. To co-ordinate the work of the team to ensure that all deadlines are met. To supervise the team ensuring that the quality of the service is maintained and improved. To undertake reviews and to be responsible for agreeing objectives, personal development plans and training needs. Responsibility for budgeting and planning To take lead responsibility for the annual budget setting process ensuring that meaningful and balanced budgets are set within the resources available. Financial plans and forecasts. Responsibility for costing. To develop month end processes to increase accuracy and timeliness of financial information. Profile The successful candidate will: Have previous NHS experience Have management accounting experience Experience with budget setting Able to start immediately and commute to Epsom daily Job Offer Temp to perm Flexibility with hours Friendly fun team Great benefits when it goes permanent