Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Financial Accounting to lead a team to provide professional leadership to the financial accounting function, to help deliver the statutory financial reporting and ensure financial governance and control across the Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate, who is looking to progress their career as part of a supportive and highly driven team. Hybrid working , home or remote working; 37.5 hours per week (agile working from both office and home) . Location to be confirmed at interview.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of Financial Accounting will support the Head of Financial Accounting to provide professional leadership to the financial accounting function, to help deliver the statutory financial reporting and ensure financial governance and control across the Trust.
To provide a robust financial control environment in support of the Director of Finance's key statutory responsibilities in this area.
To lead operational balance sheet and working capital planning, forecasting and management, ensuring that appropriate systems and reporting are in place to operate effectively as an NHS Trust.
To support the development of the Trust's Medium/ Long Term Financial Strategy and annual planning process.
The post holder will be expected to use high level leadership, technical, analytical, presentational, inter personal and negotiating skills and develop effective working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours aday, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to providehigh quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks tocreate an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whateveryour skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made inEnglish.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications havebeen received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and or Knowlege
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a senior financial/accounting position.
- Specialist knowledge of financial/accounting procedures including knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
- Qualified Accountant with CCAB membership.
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM) or experience of staff management.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a financial environment at management level.
- Experience of working with and advising non-financial managers and budget holders.
- Experience of leading service improvement and development initiatives.
- Experience of using Oracle Financials and QlikView system (or a similar system)
- Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system.
- Significant experience of overseeing operational finance team.
- Experience of working at a National Level with key stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of working within a financial role in the NHS
- Experience of providing financial training to nonfinance managers.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of finance and procurement processes.
- High degree of knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice
- Ability to Lead audit requirements.
- Ability to use numerical decision making techniques at a strategic level.
- Significant analytical abilities. Advanced Windows skills including an advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word.
- Able to plan and prioritise work and work autonomously.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Experience of leadership skills, team development skills and the ability to develop others.
- Be able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Desirable
- Experienced in financial management theory, external relationships and funding sources in the NHS.
Values
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate integrity, objectivity, drive and commitment in achieving high standards.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate continued professional development
- Expectation to travel between sites on an All Wales Basis where required
- Demonstrate flexible approach to work to achieve all deadlines.
- Professional approach to all aspects of work-life
- Self-motivated and results orientated
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and or Knowlege
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a senior financial/accounting position.
- Specialist knowledge of financial/accounting procedures including knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
- Qualified Accountant with CCAB membership.
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM) or experience of staff management.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a financial environment at management level.
- Experience of working with and advising non-financial managers and budget holders.
- Experience of leading service improvement and development initiatives.
- Experience of using Oracle Financials and QlikView system (or a similar system)
- Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system.
- Significant experience of overseeing operational finance team.
- Experience of working at a National Level with key stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of working within a financial role in the NHS
- Experience of providing financial training to nonfinance managers.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of finance and procurement processes.
- High degree of knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice
- Ability to Lead audit requirements.
- Ability to use numerical decision making techniques at a strategic level.
- Significant analytical abilities. Advanced Windows skills including an advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word.
- Able to plan and prioritise work and work autonomously.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Experience of leadership skills, team development skills and the ability to develop others.
- Be able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Desirable
- Experienced in financial management theory, external relationships and funding sources in the NHS.
Values
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate integrity, objectivity, drive and commitment in achieving high standards.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate continued professional development
- Expectation to travel between sites on an All Wales Basis where required
- Demonstrate flexible approach to work to achieve all deadlines.
- Professional approach to all aspects of work-life
- Self-motivated and results orientated
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
