Job summary
Due to a retirement within the team, our award
winning HFMA Finance Team of the Year 2020 is looking for a dynamic and
enthusiastic Corporate Accountant to join our team.
We are looking for individuals with strong
analytical and communication skills to provide expert business and finance
knowledge and advice to clinical and operational staff to help ensure long term
financial stability and viability.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone
who thrives on challenge, is highly motivated and with the drive, enthusiasm,
and ability to work in a strategically challenging and rewarding healthcare
environment.
The interview process will consist of an interview including a 10-minute presentation
focusing on your skills and what you can bring to the team.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with a range of Corporate Services, playing a
significant role in supporting delivery of the Trusts objectives in providing
a high quality and patient focused finance service including assisting in
managing budgets, planning service developments, identifying and achieving CIP
targets and supporting revenue requests. We are keen to support
innovation and build upon recent initiatives such as implementing Working Day 1
and using Power BI dashboards.
You will be a team
player with a keen eye for detail. You
will be proficient in influencing others, have excellent interpersonal skills
and be able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
You will be a fully
qualified CCAB accountant.
About us
The Trust is part of
the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership the second largest
Integrated Care System in the country.
The Trusts vision is high quality, safe healthcare and staff work
together to provide excellent health care services across the towns of
Warrington, Runcorn (where Halton General Hospital is based), Widnes and the
surrounding areas. We serve a population of 330,000 and employ 4,800 staff
comprising 52 nationalities.
As a Trust:
Warrington Hospital
is home to all urgent, emergency, and medical care, some complex surgical and
critical care, specialist medical care for stroke and in-patient dementia,
maternity, womens and childrens care.
Halton Hospital is
in Runcorn and is where the majority of elective and diagnostics programmes are
delivered. The Runcorn Urgent Treatment
Centre is also located here.
Interviews will take
place on 12th September 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality financial information,
support and advice to managers and clinicians in a range of corporate
divisions. Responsible for a team of
management accounts staff to ensure that budgets are set correctly, updated as
necessary and monitored continually during the year producing accurate and
regular management reports and financial information.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality financial information,
support and advice to managers and clinicians in a range of corporate
divisions. Responsible for a team of
management accounts staff to ensure that budgets are set correctly, updated as
necessary and monitored continually during the year producing accurate and
regular management reports and financial information.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
- Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
- Ability to be both team leader and team player
- Ability to work without supervision and to deliver to deadlines
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
- Proficient in use of current computer software e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of computerised ledger, budgeting systems and coding structures
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development (mandatory to retain qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience in financial management
- Significant senior level post qualification experience
- Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Finance
- Experience of producing training plans
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and determination
- Motivated and positive
- Open, honest and approachable
- Confidence to take on challenges
- Ability to fit in with existing team
- Confident approach, hardworking, committed and reliable
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
- Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
- Ability to be both team leader and team player
- Ability to work without supervision and to deliver to deadlines
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
- Proficient in use of current computer software e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of computerised ledger, budgeting systems and coding structures
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development (mandatory to retain qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience in financial management
- Significant senior level post qualification experience
- Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Finance
- Experience of producing training plans
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and determination
- Motivated and positive
- Open, honest and approachable
- Confidence to take on challenges
- Ability to fit in with existing team
- Confident approach, hardworking, committed and reliable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
