Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust Financial Management team in this Finance Business Partner Band 8a role.
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, motivated and pro-active with excellent organisational and communication skills. Your aim is to help us provide high quality care to our local communities in East London.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage a management accountant in providing day-to-day support in all aspects of the service's financial performance and business partner relationship whilst maintaining an excellent team ethic.
To manage the delivery of accurate and timely monthly performance reports for presentation at Directorate Management Team meetings. To provide comprehensive financial management support to the Directorates including analysis of monthly performance against income and expenditure, annual budget setting, future plans, and developments in financial reporting.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to request further information or discuss this opportunity, please contact Tina Smith.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to request further information or discuss this opportunity, please contact Tina Smith.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous management accounts experience
- Experience of large scale general ledger systems
- Experience in training non- financial managers
Desirable
- Previous roles in NHS Finance departments
- Oracle financials or similar package
- Staff management experience
- Production of business cases, tender submissions and/or contract costing and pricing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to maintain accuracy and precision when working to deadline
- Able to prioritise & coordinate workloads to cope with change and conflicting demands
- Ability to translate, summarise and communicate highly complex financial data to non-finance staff
- Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data
- Computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to senior managers and clinicians, maintaining close working relationships whilst independently providing expert financial advice in line with Trust and accounting policies
Desirable
- Able to use Microsoft Access or other database applications
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of financial management systems and processes.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the NHS financial regime
- Knowledge of relevant policies and developments affecting mental health and community services
Other requirements relevant to the post
Essential
- Able to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Required to be able to work at a computer for long periods
- Self-motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and to take appropriate decisions
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong sense of quality and customer focus.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous management accounts experience
- Experience of large scale general ledger systems
- Experience in training non- financial managers
Desirable
- Previous roles in NHS Finance departments
- Oracle financials or similar package
- Staff management experience
- Production of business cases, tender submissions and/or contract costing and pricing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to maintain accuracy and precision when working to deadline
- Able to prioritise & coordinate workloads to cope with change and conflicting demands
- Ability to translate, summarise and communicate highly complex financial data to non-finance staff
- Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data
- Computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to senior managers and clinicians, maintaining close working relationships whilst independently providing expert financial advice in line with Trust and accounting policies
Desirable
- Able to use Microsoft Access or other database applications
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of financial management systems and processes.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the NHS financial regime
- Knowledge of relevant policies and developments affecting mental health and community services
Other requirements relevant to the post
Essential
- Able to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Required to be able to work at a computer for long periods
- Self-motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and to take appropriate decisions
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong sense of quality and customer focus.
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).
