Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2748 - Management Accountant

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Job summary

The interview date for this role is 19th December 2023.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, and we are pleased to be recruiting for a new member of our Finance team.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our management accounting team on a fixed term basis providing finance support to the surgical business unit within the Trust.

As a management accountant you will be responsible for delivery of robust monthly reporting and provision of financial advice and training to key members of the surgical business unit team, thus supporting sound financial management in the Trust. A professional approach and attention to detail are key as are excellent time management skills.

We are looking for someone with relevant management accounts experience or qualification, who is reliable and pro-active, who can evidence work of a high standard, communicate well and show commitment to achieving their own goals and those of the Trust.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, perhaps someone who is undertaking studies towards full professional accountancy qualification.

Applications are invited from external candidates and existing NHS employees on secondment. This is an exciting time to join our Trust and you will be supported in your development and career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

To work within a team of staff to provide a comprehensive financial advice and support service to budget holders, ensuring that accurate financial information is produced on a timely basis and in accordance with professional financial standards.

The postholder will primarily provide support one Clinical Business Units working directly with the finance team and various operational colleagues for the CBU the role encompasses robust production of monthly reporting via the ledger system, ensuring data integrity and timeliness, and advice and training to budget holders in understanding their finances

The post holder will also provide support to corporate trust-wide financial management functions (including cross-cover when necessary) and participate in maintaining and developing financial management systems and processes

For further details please contact:

Tomasz Jankowiak Finance Manager Tomasz.Jankowiak@nhs.net

Sharon Ramskill Senior Costing Accountant - Sharonramskill@nhs.net

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2748E-11-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Gateway Plaza

Floor 9

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Management Accountant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Management Accountant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge of management accounting underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Knowledge of legislation and accounting procedures which impact on management accounts.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS regulations e.g. payment by results.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Reference Costs and the service line reporting agenda within the NHS, and an awareness of patient level costing.

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Experience

Essential

  • Significant management accounts experience

Desirable

  • NHS financial management experience including liaising with and supporting budget holders
  • Experience of costing techniques

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT qualified or equivalent extensive experience

Desirable

  • Part-qualified CCAB or commitment to study for same
  • Graduate
Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge of management accounting underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Knowledge of legislation and accounting procedures which impact on management accounts.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS regulations e.g. payment by results.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Reference Costs and the service line reporting agenda within the NHS, and an awareness of patient level costing.

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Experience

Essential

  • Significant management accounts experience

Desirable

  • NHS financial management experience including liaising with and supporting budget holders
  • Experience of costing techniques

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT qualified or equivalent extensive experience

Desirable

  • Part-qualified CCAB or commitment to study for same
  • Graduate

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager

Tomasz Jankowiak

tomasz.jankowiak@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2748E-11-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Gateway Plaza

Floor 9

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RF


Supporting documents

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