Job summary
We are currently recruiting 1 full time permanent position; part time and development posts will be considered.
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
The role of the Finance Department is to provide support and advice to managers on all financial matters, ensuring that statutory and reporting requirements are met, financial controls are in place, and all financial transactions are properly accounted for.
The role of the Management Accountant is to support budget holders across a range of directorates to aid decision making; providing financial support, advice and challenge.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities are to work with operational colleagues to set budgets, monitor and manage performance and deliver savings. This will involve accurate recording of financial transactions, creating timely financial information and advising on Trust policies and procedures.
A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships with colleagues inside the Trust and in partner organisations to meet shared system goals.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide accurate and timely completion and distribution of monthly management accounts, and all supporting schedules, reports and statements to relevant budget holders within the Trust.
Assist budget holders in interpretation, analysis and investigation of expenditure and income charged against their budgets, and identify and take action on any discrepancies, trends and problems.
Undertake a budget liaison role within the Trust involving close liaison with the appropriate Executive Directors, Service Directors and other budget holders, providing advice and guidance, as required, on all aspects concerning the directorates budgets, financial performance, and financial targets within the balanced scorecards. To support seniorfinance staff to provide financial training to managers and budget holders where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide accurate and timely completion and distribution of monthly management accounts, and all supporting schedules, reports and statements to relevant budget holders within the Trust.
Assist budget holders in interpretation, analysis and investigation of expenditure and income charged against their budgets, and identify and take action on any discrepancies, trends and problems.
Undertake a budget liaison role within the Trust involving close liaison with the appropriate Executive Directors, Service Directors and other budget holders, providing advice and guidance, as required, on all aspects concerning the directorates budgets, financial performance, and financial targets within the balanced scorecards. To support seniorfinance staff to provide financial training to managers and budget holders where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Progress towards a full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA), full AAT membership
Experience
Essential
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Report writing and excellent spreadsheet skills with knowledge of other Microsoft Office knowledge particularly Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to act on own initiative within defined parameters of the NHS finance policies.
- Effective team player which in many instances encompasses working in a multi disciplinary professional team
- Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and data bases.
- Inter-personal skills and the ability to relay financial information in a comprehensive and understandable manner to non financial staff
Desirable
- Previous NHS and Public Sector experience, knowledge and understanding of NHS and Gloucestershire County Council procedures and policies.
- Qualified and experience at a senior level within the NHS.
LENGTH OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in a senior role within finance
- Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and databases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Progress towards a full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA), full AAT membership
Experience
Essential
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Report writing and excellent spreadsheet skills with knowledge of other Microsoft Office knowledge particularly Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to act on own initiative within defined parameters of the NHS finance policies.
- Effective team player which in many instances encompasses working in a multi disciplinary professional team
- Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and data bases.
- Inter-personal skills and the ability to relay financial information in a comprehensive and understandable manner to non financial staff
Desirable
- Previous NHS and Public Sector experience, knowledge and understanding of NHS and Gloucestershire County Council procedures and policies.
- Qualified and experience at a senior level within the NHS.
LENGTH OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in a senior role within finance
- Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and databases
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).
