Job summary
Anopportunityhas arisen within the Central Finance team for a Senior Management Accountant. The primary objectives of the role are to support delivery of the Trust's monthly finance reporting to the Trust Board and the delivery of the monthly finance dashboards to budget holders. The post will also support development of all systems that deliver financial information or systems that provide information that supports financial decisions.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to support and contribute to the development of the Central Finance Team. The successful applicant will need to have a professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) or have significant relevant experience in exceptional circumstances. They will also be expected to provide a comprehensive financial support, information and advice service to budget holders and senior managers in central departments.
The post will be based at Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Hybrid working across Arran House and Remote Working is available and will be discussed with Line Manager.
The post is subject to the Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
Main duties of the job
To support delivery of the Trust's monthly finance reporting to the Trust Board and the delivery of the monthly finance dashboards to budget holders.
To support delivery of the Trust's annual budgets.
To provide an overview of the financial management service to the budget and service managers, which includes the provision of specialist advice to budget managers that ensures the most effective, economic and efficient use of resources.
To provide a comprehensive and responsive technical financial resource for the Trust to support business change, development and service improvement, commercial agenda and delivery of financial plans.
To support the Group Operational Management Team in identifying Group objectives to contribute to the achievement of the strategic vision of the Trust.
To deputise for the Deputy Head of Management Accounts and Head of Business Development as and when required, on issues relating to areas covered by this post.
To provide support and monitoring of the financial contract between CNTW FT and related subsidiary.
To support the Heads of Business Development and Head of Financial Delivery to understand the business needs of the Groups and Services and help develop solutions to meet these requirements.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th July 2024
Closing date : 18th August 2024
Interviews will be held on Friday 30th August 2024.
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th July 2024
Closing date : 18th August 2024
Interviews will be held on Friday 30th August 2024.
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) or in exceptional circumstances significant relevant experience (5 years)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant management accounting experience
- Extensive experience of using a financial ledger package and the use of spreadsheets
- Experience of managing relationships with colleagues across a range of disciplines within the organisation and with contacts in external organisations
- Experience of staff management
- A good knowledge of general accepted accounting principles awareness of Standing Orders, reservation of powers to the Board and delegation of powers, SFIs, Fraud Policy and Response Plan, Manual for Accounts and the NHS Finance Manual.
- Good working knowledge of financial/business environment facing a large complex NHS Trust
- An expert knowledge of budget setting and budgetary control practices
- A good working knowledge of the requirements for internal control and internal audit
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Possess a comprehensive range of analytical, numerical, statistical and financial skills
- Possess management and decision making skills, able to develop practical action plans and have the ability to delegate tasks and able to lead, direct and motivate staff, including carrying out staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Ability to achieve deadlines and prioritise work
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups, both inside and outside the Trust. This will involve financial issues that can be complicated and/or sensitive where some interpretation for non finance people is involved.
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating skills Good team player with ability to be self-directed and complete work to tight deadlines when necessary
- Complex analytical skills are required in the role, the postholder will be required to make judgements where a number of variables require analysis, interpretation and comparison to assess an outcome.
- The ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities which require the continuous review and adjustment of these plans, to support the budgetary control function within the Division.
- The post requires physical skills which you would normally obtain through experience and practice. Such skills would include general keyboard skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) or in exceptional circumstances significant relevant experience (5 years)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant management accounting experience
- Extensive experience of using a financial ledger package and the use of spreadsheets
- Experience of managing relationships with colleagues across a range of disciplines within the organisation and with contacts in external organisations
- Experience of staff management
- A good knowledge of general accepted accounting principles awareness of Standing Orders, reservation of powers to the Board and delegation of powers, SFIs, Fraud Policy and Response Plan, Manual for Accounts and the NHS Finance Manual.
- Good working knowledge of financial/business environment facing a large complex NHS Trust
- An expert knowledge of budget setting and budgetary control practices
- A good working knowledge of the requirements for internal control and internal audit
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Possess a comprehensive range of analytical, numerical, statistical and financial skills
- Possess management and decision making skills, able to develop practical action plans and have the ability to delegate tasks and able to lead, direct and motivate staff, including carrying out staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Ability to achieve deadlines and prioritise work
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups, both inside and outside the Trust. This will involve financial issues that can be complicated and/or sensitive where some interpretation for non finance people is involved.
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating skills Good team player with ability to be self-directed and complete work to tight deadlines when necessary
- Complex analytical skills are required in the role, the postholder will be required to make judgements where a number of variables require analysis, interpretation and comparison to assess an outcome.
- The ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities which require the continuous review and adjustment of these plans, to support the budgetary control function within the Division.
- The post requires physical skills which you would normally obtain through experience and practice. Such skills would include general keyboard skills
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).
