Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Systems and Projects Accountant to work in our busy Financial Services Team.The role is a generic role across all the financial services departments which would include, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems, Capital Finance, Central Technical Finance. But will be initially and primarily placed in Financial Systems.The applicant will be required to work in Regent Point, and from time to time may be required to work at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman Hospital.The successful applicant will be required to manage the Systems Teams and to assist in the day-to-day operation of the and maintenance & updating of the Trusts various Finance Related systems. The post will require communicating and directing efforts across multiple teams, in efforts to make process improvements while leading on department projects. This role will require the successful applicant to reconcile system interfaces , such as Payroll 24/7 allocate and JAC pharmacy.
Interview date 28 October 2024
Main duties of the job
To play an advanced role in assisting the Financial Services Manager in the provision of a high-quality Systems and Projects service and deputising when necessary.
To work Flexibly as required to meet the needs of the various finance department teams
To ensure the transactions relating to Trust activities are processed in a timely manner.
To work flexibly and actively to assist in the collection or payment of monies relating to the trust activities.
To take immediate action and any remedial actions, required to ensure the accurate financial recording of the Trust activities
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide support to departmental managers and other Finance colleagues.
To provide Supervisory support to band 5, band 4, band 3, band 2 colleagues.
To be responsible for the maintenance and updating aspects associated with the Trusts financial systems.
Responsible for ensuring the reconciliation controls and monthly timetable are signed off In line with agreed dates
To assist in the reconciliation of interfaces
To support the Trusts wider finance team and external departments in projects and developments relating to the Trusts financial systems
To provide support to departmental managers and other finance staff.
To contribute towards the preparation of the Trusts monthly accounts, annual accounts and financial returns
To give quality accounting support, taking account of statutory regulations, corporate governance and proper accounting records.
To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide support to departmental managers and other Finance colleagues.
To provide Supervisory support to band 5, band 4, band 3, band 2 colleagues.
To be responsible for the maintenance and updating aspects associated with the Trusts financial systems.
Responsible for ensuring the reconciliation controls and monthly timetable are signed off In line with agreed dates
To assist in the reconciliation of interfaces
To support the Trusts wider finance team and external departments in projects and developments relating to the Trusts financial systems
To provide support to departmental managers and other finance staff.
To contribute towards the preparation of the Trusts monthly accounts, annual accounts and financial returns
To give quality accounting support, taking account of statutory regulations, corporate governance and proper accounting records.
To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma level of a professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
- A good level of education in a numerate subject
Desirable
- Studying towards professional accountancy qualification
- Prince2 qualification or equivalent
- Experience in project management
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in the finance department of a complex organisation
- Knowledge of financial accounting procedures and standards with reference to Systems and Projects accounting and experience of year end/month end accounting processes
- A good working knowledge of financial computer systems
- Knowledge of the National Health Service and NHS Trusts in particular
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
- Evidence of participation in continuing training and development
- Knowledge of Power BI, VBA, SQL or other Programming Languages
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously to agreed objectives whilst given the freedom to instigate changes, working within broad occupational policies, without reference to Manager
- Ability to make judgements involving facts and situations
- Able to communicate complex information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
- Ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Excel and Word plus general ledger experience
- Ability to lead a small team of staff
Values I Behavioural I Attitudes
Essential
- Flexible approach required to fulfil the duties in an environment with ever changing and/or conflicting priorities
Core Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
- Take personal responsibility to: 1. engage with the Trust's Climate Emergency Strategy and Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (SHINE) initiatives; 2.assist in embedding our sustainability values into everyday practice; and 3. help ensure such practice is applied consistently by you and your Colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma level of a professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
- A good level of education in a numerate subject
Desirable
- Studying towards professional accountancy qualification
- Prince2 qualification or equivalent
- Experience in project management
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in the finance department of a complex organisation
- Knowledge of financial accounting procedures and standards with reference to Systems and Projects accounting and experience of year end/month end accounting processes
- A good working knowledge of financial computer systems
- Knowledge of the National Health Service and NHS Trusts in particular
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
- Evidence of participation in continuing training and development
- Knowledge of Power BI, VBA, SQL or other Programming Languages
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously to agreed objectives whilst given the freedom to instigate changes, working within broad occupational policies, without reference to Manager
- Ability to make judgements involving facts and situations
- Able to communicate complex information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
- Ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Excel and Word plus general ledger experience
- Ability to lead a small team of staff
Values I Behavioural I Attitudes
Essential
- Flexible approach required to fulfil the duties in an environment with ever changing and/or conflicting priorities
Core Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
- Take personal responsibility to: 1. engage with the Trust's Climate Emergency Strategy and Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (SHINE) initiatives; 2.assist in embedding our sustainability values into everyday practice; and 3. help ensure such practice is applied consistently by you and your Colleagues
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).
