Job summary
1x Permanent post and 1x Fixed-term (12 months post)
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Management Accountant, playing a key role in managing and reporting the financial position of the organisation. We are looking to recruit a motivated and an enthusiastic individual who is ready to develop their career in an acute healthcare provider with strong track record of delivering five star quality care for its patients.
The postholder will provide expert financial advice to operational colleagues and play a key role in providing an effective financial management and reporting service. They will support and work closely with the Senior Financial Management team to generate, analyse and report financial information to stakeholders internal and external to the Trust.
The successful candidate will have completed or be working towards a CCAB or CIMA qualification, with financial management experience in a large organisation and knowledge of the NHS finance regime. They will have excellent I.T. and communication skills and experience of managing and developing staff. They will have demonstrated the ability to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Management Accountant's main duties will be to:
- Provide expert financial advice and oversight of financial management for their areas of responsibility
- Contribute to the month end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the monthly financial position both internally and externally to the organisation.
- Monitor financial performance against agreed budgets, analysing and reporting on variances and assisting in formulating corrective actions.
- Assist with co-ordinating the budget setting and forecasting processes.
- Ensure the provision of high quality financial reporting to budget holders and other non-finance managers in order to support delivery of the Trust's strategic, corporate and financial objectives, including delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) efficiencies.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships to enable effective working. The post holder will be expected to liaise with both internal departments and external bodies.
- Manage and develop staff
Details of additional duties are provided in the Job Description document.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification.
Interviews for this position will be competency based, with a focus on specific examples from your previous experience. The Person Specification document provides more detail on which aspects of candidates knowledge, experience and skills will be assessed based on responses to interview questions. Candidates will also be asked value based questions to ensure that their values, attitudes and behaviours align with our organisation.
We are keen to support the health and wellbeing of our staff, both within the Finance and Information Directorate and through the programme of wellbeing events and offers in place across the organisation. Our staff benefit from an annual leave allowance of 27-33 days (dependant on length of service) and we offer a generous study support policy providing both study leave and funding support for staff pursuing professional qualifications.
We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked in the NHS but have the knowledge and skills essential for the role from their experience in other sectors. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or have queries on how your previous experience may make you a good fit for this post, please contact the recruiting manager.
MWL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and where discrimination is outlawed, and staff and service users are equally valued and supported. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria will be interviewed. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact the recruiting manager at the earliest opportunity.
Any trans applicants who will require a DBS check and do not want to reveal details of their previous identity can contact the DBS Sensitive Applications Team (0151 676 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk) with their application number once they have completed their DBS application form. The team are then able to prevent any previous identity showing on the DBS Certificate, unless the applicant has a conviction under their previous details in which case this will need to be disclosed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification.
Interviews for this position will be competency based, with a focus on specific examples from your previous experience. The Person Specification document provides more detail on which aspects of candidates knowledge, experience and skills will be assessed based on responses to interview questions. Candidates will also be asked value based questions to ensure that their values, attitudes and behaviours align with our organisation.
We are keen to support the health and wellbeing of our staff, both within the Finance and Information Directorate and through the programme of wellbeing events and offers in place across the organisation. Our staff benefit from an annual leave allowance of 27-33 days (dependant on length of service) and we offer a generous study support policy providing both study leave and funding support for staff pursuing professional qualifications.
We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked in the NHS but have the knowledge and skills essential for the role from their experience in other sectors. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or have queries on how your previous experience may make you a good fit for this post, please contact the recruiting manager.
MWL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and where discrimination is outlawed, and staff and service users are equally valued and supported. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria will be interviewed. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact the recruiting manager at the earliest opportunity.
Any trans applicants who will require a DBS check and do not want to reveal details of their previous identity can contact the DBS Sensitive Applications Team (0151 676 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk) with their application number once they have completed their DBS application form. The team are then able to prevent any previous identity showing on the DBS Certificate, unless the applicant has a conviction under their previous details in which case this will need to be disclosed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed/working towards a CCAB/CIMA qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant financial management experience
- Experience within a finance function of a large organisation
- Ability to review and interpret financial statements
- Experience of income and expenditure budgets
- Staff Management skills
- Knowledge of accountancy policies and procedures
Desirable
- NHS Finance experience
- Experience of contract monitoring and reporting
Other
Essential
- Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed/working towards a CCAB/CIMA qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant financial management experience
- Experience within a finance function of a large organisation
- Ability to review and interpret financial statements
- Experience of income and expenditure budgets
- Staff Management skills
- Knowledge of accountancy policies and procedures
Desirable
- NHS Finance experience
- Experience of contract monitoring and reporting
Other
Essential
- Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite
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).
