Job summary
Only candidates who reside in the UK with existing right to work should apply.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a full time Management Accountant at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your accountancy career within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a professional, responsive and high profile financial management service to the Foundation Trust and be part of the Clinical Support Services (CSS) Divisional finance team responsible for the production of monthly management accounts. They will also provide support in the production and processing of transactions through the general ledger, transaction analysis and variance analysis to budget.
The post holder should be working towards a professional level accountancy qualification and ideally, but not essential, have previous experience of working in the NHS. The post holder will also have a working knowledge of finance systems, specifically general ledger, sales ledger, Excel and other Microsoft packages and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and be able to work flexibly in their approach in the finance team.
Closing Date and Time: 5th November 2023
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
About us
The Clinical Support Services Divisional finance team currently work a hybrid model with home and office working base at John Radcliffe and other trust sites as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Please contact Marie Johnston, Finance Business Partner, CSS Division for a informal chat about the role at marie.johnston@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Please contact Marie Johnston, Finance Business Partner, CSS Division for a informal chat about the role at marie.johnston@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Attainments / Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills, a working knowledge of spread sheets etc.
- Experience of a range of accounting duties at this or similar organisations unless compensated for by a degree incorporating finance modules or by AAT/CCAB qualification
- Must display evidence of numeracy
- Able to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Familiar with the principles of book-keeping
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS generally
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Studying a professional accountancy qualification. CIMA, ACCA, AAT, CIPFA with evidence of passes at the minimum of the foundation levels, or a degree incorporating finance modules. Alternatively have relevant experience from within a financial environment
- Good general education, including Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Interest in gaining further related qualifications
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed timetables
- Tactful, diplomatic on a wide range of topics
- Ability to build professional relationships with senior staff in non-finance departments
Skills, knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to communicate concisely and clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues both verbally and in writing
- Able to manage day-to-day workload, diaries and meetings, whilst working within strict monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines / timetables. Cope with interruptions, and be flexible when deadlines move and work patterns are sometimes unpredictable; able on occasion to work outside core hours of work
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Finance software package
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Possess a general understanding of medical and NHS terminology
.
Essential
Person Specification
Attainments / Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills, a working knowledge of spread sheets etc.
- Experience of a range of accounting duties at this or similar organisations unless compensated for by a degree incorporating finance modules or by AAT/CCAB qualification
- Must display evidence of numeracy
- Able to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Familiar with the principles of book-keeping
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS generally
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Studying a professional accountancy qualification. CIMA, ACCA, AAT, CIPFA with evidence of passes at the minimum of the foundation levels, or a degree incorporating finance modules. Alternatively have relevant experience from within a financial environment
- Good general education, including Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Interest in gaining further related qualifications
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed timetables
- Tactful, diplomatic on a wide range of topics
- Ability to build professional relationships with senior staff in non-finance departments
Skills, knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to communicate concisely and clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues both verbally and in writing
- Able to manage day-to-day workload, diaries and meetings, whilst working within strict monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines / timetables. Cope with interruptions, and be flexible when deadlines move and work patterns are sometimes unpredictable; able on occasion to work outside core hours of work
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Finance software package
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Possess a general understanding of medical and NHS terminology
.
Essential
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.
