Job summary
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Across the whole of the region we provide:
- Adult and older adult mental health services
- Specialist learning disability services
- CAMHS
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Advert may get closed earlier if enough suitable candidates.
PREVIOUS APPLICANT NEED NOT TO APPLY
Main duties of the job
Band 5 Management Accountant - Finance
The role will provide financial support to the Mental Health Division which is the largest clinical division in the Trust.
The Management Accountant will contribute towards the preparation of the monthly Directorate and Board reports, produce monthly forecasts, and manage their workload such that all deadlines are met, whilst completing work to a high standard and ensuring that accurate and timely budgetary control information is circulated to all budget holders in line with agreed reporting deadlines. Regular meetings with a range of budget holders will be required.
About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Across the whole of the region we provide:
- Adult and older adult mental health services
- Specialist learning disability services
- CAMHS
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate:
Education to a degree or equivalent
Working toward CCAB qualification or equivalent
At least 1 years experience within a finance function
Ability to clearly communicate finance and non-finance issues
Previous NHS experience is advantageous
Demonstrate good team work and communication skills
Closing date : 31st May 2023 (please note - this vacancy may close before set closing date)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate:
Education to a degree or equivalent
Working toward CCAB qualification or equivalent
At least 1 years experience within a finance function
Ability to clearly communicate finance and non-finance issues
Previous NHS experience is advantageous
Demonstrate good team work and communication skills
Closing date : 31st May 2023 (please note - this vacancy may close before set closing date)
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
- AAT qualified / relevant degree
- 'A' Level standard education
- Minimum of two-years accounting experience
- Experience of working in a management accounting environment.
Desirable
- Studying towards a CCAB qualification
- Experience of the provision of training, advice and budgetary support to non-financial and finance staff.
- Experience in Budget setting & Year end procedures
- Knowledge of Integra financial system
Experience
Essential
- Three years experience of management accounting
Desirable
- Experience of NHS finance
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced Excel (spreadsheet) user
- Competent in use of any large-scale computerised general ledger package and report writer package
- . Competent in use of the internet
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly numerate and accurate
- Analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Team leadership skills
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Competent in use of Integra computerised general ledger package and Crystal/ XQuery report writer packages
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ambitious
- Shows initiative
- Capable of maintaining focus and concentration
- Adaptable
- Good time keeper
Desirable
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
- AAT qualified / relevant degree
- 'A' Level standard education
- Minimum of two-years accounting experience
- Experience of working in a management accounting environment.
Desirable
- Studying towards a CCAB qualification
- Experience of the provision of training, advice and budgetary support to non-financial and finance staff.
- Experience in Budget setting & Year end procedures
- Knowledge of Integra financial system
Experience
Essential
- Three years experience of management accounting
Desirable
- Experience of NHS finance
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced Excel (spreadsheet) user
- Competent in use of any large-scale computerised general ledger package and report writer package
- . Competent in use of the internet
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly numerate and accurate
- Analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Team leadership skills
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Competent in use of Integra computerised general ledger package and Crystal/ XQuery report writer packages
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ambitious
- Shows initiative
- Capable of maintaining focus and concentration
- Adaptable
- Good time keeper
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).
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).
