Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and experienced Accountant to join the finance team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Working closely with the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services and Governance, you will provide high quality leadership to the Financial Services and Governance team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of financial services including accounts payables and receivables, cash and treasury management, financial reporting and advice on matters of financial control and governance.
About us
We are Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in south east England. Our services are for children, young people, adults of working age and older people.
We provide care in a range of locations including people's own homes, specialist clinics, hospitals, low and medium secure units and GP surgeries.
We are passionate about research and it's our aim to put it at the core of everything we do so we can continually improve our clinical care. We are members of theUniversity Hospital Associationand are part of theSussex Health and Careintegrated system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall responsibilities of the post are:
- Overall management, leadership and development of the Systems and Governance Team ensuring that the Oracle financial ledger is properly maintained and developed and fully utilised to provide timely and accurate systems and governance service. Including oversight of the balance sheet control accounts to ensure the ledger is maintained and used appropriately management and oversight of the Payables and Receivables functions.
- Provision of Financial compliance reports to ensure that key metrics are maintained, reported and investigated to resolve exceptions and areas requiring process improvements.
- Provide strategic and operational advice to Trust staff, managers and budget managers to ensure that financial control and financial governance is maintained in line with the prevailing legislation and internal guidance.
- Oversee the implementation, development and on-going maintenance of the Oracle Financial Ledger, ensuring the continuity of financial services and the realisation of benefits associated with the implementation of Oracle, including the maintenance of Oracle Users.
- Management of Trust Bank accounts, and maintaining Payroll control accounts, production of Cash flow report and forecasts
- Support on the Financial Governance/ Compliance and Oracle functions Training sessions to Trust budget holders and Oracle users.
- Manage and oversee the cash and treasury management functions, including the achievement of the financing limits, achievement of Better Payments Practice Code targets, management of working capital and handling of patient monies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall responsibilities of the post are:
- Overall management, leadership and development of the Systems and Governance Team ensuring that the Oracle financial ledger is properly maintained and developed and fully utilised to provide timely and accurate systems and governance service. Including oversight of the balance sheet control accounts to ensure the ledger is maintained and used appropriately management and oversight of the Payables and Receivables functions.
- Provision of Financial compliance reports to ensure that key metrics are maintained, reported and investigated to resolve exceptions and areas requiring process improvements.
- Provide strategic and operational advice to Trust staff, managers and budget managers to ensure that financial control and financial governance is maintained in line with the prevailing legislation and internal guidance.
- Oversee the implementation, development and on-going maintenance of the Oracle Financial Ledger, ensuring the continuity of financial services and the realisation of benefits associated with the implementation of Oracle, including the maintenance of Oracle Users.
- Management of Trust Bank accounts, and maintaining Payroll control accounts, production of Cash flow report and forecasts
- Support on the Financial Governance/ Compliance and Oracle functions Training sessions to Trust budget holders and Oracle users.
- Manage and oversee the cash and treasury management functions, including the achievement of the financing limits, achievement of Better Payments Practice Code targets, management of working capital and handling of patient monies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
- ECDL Advanced Level or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures e.g. accounting standards, preparation of accounts and other financial reports etc
- Computer literate
- Effective team working and leadership skills
- Staff management experience
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team in a constantly changing environment
- Able to plan to meet objectives and implement plans
- Able to develop professional and effective working relationships with non finance staff
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of financial and nonfinancial issues affecting the NHS and mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services in particular
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
- ECDL Advanced Level or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures e.g. accounting standards, preparation of accounts and other financial reports etc
- Computer literate
- Effective team working and leadership skills
- Staff management experience
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team in a constantly changing environment
- Able to plan to meet objectives and implement plans
- Able to develop professional and effective working relationships with non finance staff
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of financial and nonfinancial issues affecting the NHS and mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services in particular
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).
