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Operational Finance Support
Joining our growing team, you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week at a site based within the North West/North East region.
Please note travel is required across services within these regions.
You will work full time, 37.5hrs per week.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance Support, you will support, train and govern the site administrators for the part of their role which interacts with Finance.
Main duties will include training and supporting new and existing site admins, ensuring processes and policies are adhered to and daily, weekly and monthly KPIs are met.
You will provide a professional and efficient service to both the finance functions as well as our hospitals.
A key part of your role will be understanding the pressures of the site administrators and ensuring that finance integrates seamlessly whilst ensuring we have effective controls.
In addition, you will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships between our hospitals and our various finance teams, and provide cover for absence where necessary.
Main duties of the job
Training and supporting new and existing site administratorsEnsure accurate information is provided for our Accounts receivable functionEnsure that the payroll information provided and the systems that are relied upon for payroll are accurateSupport the sites to understand and follow our purchase ledger policiesSupport the sites so that they understand how to fully reconcile their petty cash and service user moniesProvide assurance that sites are 100% audit compliantLiaise with all finance functions and internal audit to understand areas where additional training is neededDeliver on a set of KPIs on site performance across all of their responsibilities to provide visibility on effective working practices and controlsImplement new and amended existing working practices / policies to ensure maximum efficiency and effectivenessBe visible at site through in person visitsFacilitate meetings both remotely and at siteProvide effective feedback and recommendations to the day to day running of finance to continue to improve working practices with sitesBuild effective working relationships with various stakeholdersSupport the adoption of new systems and processesSupport communication and message handling from finance to sitesProvide cover for absence at sites should that be requiredIdentify and deliver on any efficiencies and report / track on any value created
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
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Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Operational Finance Support
Joining our growing team, you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week at a site based within the North West/North East region.
Please note travel is required across services within these regions.
You will work full time, 37.5hrs per week.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance Support, you will support, train and govern the site administrators for the part of their role which interacts with Finance.
Main duties will include training and supporting new and existing site admins, ensuring processes and policies are adhered to and daily, weekly and monthly KPIs are met. You will provide a professional and efficient service to both the finance functions as well as our hospitals.
A key part of your role will be understanding the pressures of the site administrators and ensuring that finance integrates seamlessly whilst ensuring we have effective controls.
In addition, you will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships between our hospitals and our various finance teams, and provide cover for absence where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Training and supporting new and existing site administrators
Ensur e accurate information is provided for our Accounts receivable function
Ensure that the payroll information provided and the systems that are relied upon for payroll are accurate
Support the sites to understand and follow our purchase ledger policies
Support the sites so that they understand how to fully reconcile their petty cash and service user monies
Provide assurance that sites are 100% audit compliant
Liaise with all finance functions and internal audit to understand areas where additional training is needed
Deliver on a set of KPIs on site performance across all of their responsibilities to provide visibility on effective working practices and controls
Implement new and amended existing working practices / policies to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness
Be visible at site through in person visits
Facilitate meetings both remotely and at site
Provide effective feedback and recommendations to the day to day running of finance to continue to improve working practices with sites
Build effective working relationships with various stakeholders
Support the adoption of new systems and processes
Support communication and message handling from finance to sites
Provide cover for absence at sites should that be required
Identify and deliver on any efficiencies and report / track on any value created
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary up to £30,000 per year DOE
Expert supervision & support
Free Health Cash plan
24 hours free GP support line
Free life assurance cover
Free eye tests
Car lease discounts
Discounted gym membership
Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
Pension scheme
Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete their first weeks induction at our offices in Kent.
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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 Cygnet Health Care
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Bury
BL8 2BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)