Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 7 Income Accountant to become a key member of our finance team at CWP.
As Income accountant, the successful candidate will be key to financial management of income into the Trust. The post will be responsible for managing the small income team and providing high calibre income financial management for the Trust. You will also be responsible for coordinating the monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of the Trust's income.
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals with good technical skills and the desire to meet the challenge of this role.
The role offers opportunities for personal development whilst building relationships and developing a deep understanding of the NHS and public sector payment system. Support packages are available for the right candidate to enable accountancy certification along with opportunities to utilise One Finance and HFMA programmes. The department is fully accredited to level 1, with an ambition to achieve level 3 accreditation.
The role will require hybrid working between the head office in Chester and home working each week.
We would welcome any enquiries from potential candidates to lesley.griffiths3@nhs.net or call 01244 393235.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the overall management and performance of the income team.
To be responsible for the successful recovery of income owed to the Trust and highlighting all associated risks to senior Finance colleagues.
To lead the preparation and accuracy of all income reporting in accordance with current guidance and local agreements. Ensuring this is undertaken in a timely manner to meet all internal and external reporting deadlines.
To support the development of the allocation of block contract income to improve the accuracy of the information within the service line reporting/PLICS system to support the Trust's understanding of its finances.
To lead on, and co-ordinate, the completion of all statutory and adhoc income returns in accordance with statutory and accounting guidelines and in line with deadlines. This will include support of income forecast out turn for the year.
To support the development and completion of the trust annual financial plan with a key focus on coordination of the Trust's income plan.
To support the development of financial systems to remove manual processing and implement effective, accurate and timely reporting.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics
- AAT Qualified or business/finance related degree
- CCAB/CGMA Qualified (Profesional Accounting Qualification) or qualified by equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of management accounting and budgetary control
- Strong Knowledge of NHS income and contracting regimes
- Ability to produce and interpret detailed trend and variance analysis
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of end of year statutory accounts requirements
- Strong knowledge of NHS Finance regime
- Knowledge of developing business cases and analysing risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health tariff development and Mental Health and Physical Health community service
- Understanding of the PbR payment regime and the varying types of income contract types impacting on services for CWP.
Experience
Essential
- Developed experience of working in a senior position in a large finance department
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets(excel)
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office
- Extensive experience of working with external agencies and collecting income
- Experience of using general ledger and periphery electronic modules
- Extensive experience of staff management and leadership within a finance department
Desirable
- Experience of completing NHSI annual plan and monitoring returns
- Knowledge of Service Line Reporting systems
- Contracting in an NHS Foundation Trust and knowledge of Payment by Results
- Experience of using Oracle general ledger
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics
- AAT Qualified or business/finance related degree
- CCAB/CGMA Qualified (Profesional Accounting Qualification) or qualified by equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of management accounting and budgetary control
- Strong Knowledge of NHS income and contracting regimes
- Ability to produce and interpret detailed trend and variance analysis
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of end of year statutory accounts requirements
- Strong knowledge of NHS Finance regime
- Knowledge of developing business cases and analysing risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health tariff development and Mental Health and Physical Health community service
- Understanding of the PbR payment regime and the varying types of income contract types impacting on services for CWP.
Experience
Essential
- Developed experience of working in a senior position in a large finance department
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets(excel)
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office
- Extensive experience of working with external agencies and collecting income
- Experience of using general ledger and periphery electronic modules
- Extensive experience of staff management and leadership within a finance department
Desirable
- Experience of completing NHSI annual plan and monitoring returns
- Knowledge of Service Line Reporting systems
- Contracting in an NHS Foundation Trust and knowledge of Payment by Results
- Experience of using Oracle general ledger
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).
