Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 Directorate Accountant (Projects and Automation) to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to progress their finance career working within the NHS. They will provide a vital role in driving financial excellence within the Trust. They will be passionate about automation and looking at ways to revolutionise our processes within the Finance team. The ideal candidate would have finance experience and expertise in automation and dashboard skills. They will be keen to gain further relevant qualifications. To assist you in this goal we offer a generous package of study support.
The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated and will work within the Finance team to lead on the automation of processes and assist in the provision of financial information and advice to clinical services. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team with excellent communication skills and a sound knowledge of RPA, Microsoft applications and accounting systems. In addition, they will have the ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information. We are committed to developing our staff.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will lead the RPA (Robotic Process Automation) ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. He/she be responsible for identifying process suitable for automation, developing processes and driving these forward. They will work alongside finance colleagues to produce high quality financial information, minimising transactions and ensuring standardisation. The post-holder will also provide ad hoc support to other members of the finance team as required.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
The Finance Team has over 50 members of staff working in Financial Accounts, Management Accounts and Contracting across the Bedford and Luton Site. It is a great place to work where we support learning and development of our staff. We have an excellent track record of supporting, developing and promoting our staff internally.
We are also proud to hold the following employer accreditations
- ACCA Approved Employer Programme
- CIMA Premier Partner
- AAT Employer Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will lead on projects within the Finance team to streamline processes through the use RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Machine learning and process re-engineering ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. He/she be responsible for identifying process suitable for automation, developing new ways of working and driving these forward. They will work alongside finance/non-finance colleagues to produce high quality financial information, minimising transactions and ensuring standardisation. They will be passionate about using automation. The post-holder will also provide ad hoc support to other members of the finance team as required.
Main responsibilities will include
- To identify, scope and implement the automation/stream-lining of processes
- To work with stakeholders within Finance and other departments to identify priority processes for improvement/automation including quantifying the benefits
- To lead the development of automation along with relevant documentation
- To work actively with the finance team to provide specialist advice and guidance for automation possibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will lead on projects within the Finance team to streamline processes through the use RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Machine learning and process re-engineering ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. He/she be responsible for identifying process suitable for automation, developing new ways of working and driving these forward. They will work alongside finance/non-finance colleagues to produce high quality financial information, minimising transactions and ensuring standardisation. They will be passionate about using automation. The post-holder will also provide ad hoc support to other members of the finance team as required.
Main responsibilities will include
- To identify, scope and implement the automation/stream-lining of processes
- To work with stakeholders within Finance and other departments to identify priority processes for improvement/automation including quantifying the benefits
- To lead the development of automation along with relevant documentation
- To work actively with the finance team to provide specialist advice and guidance for automation possibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal communication
- Ability to explain financial data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Project Management including process redesign and service improvement
- Working as an automation developer to identify and develop automations for at least one year
- Highly developed knowledge of management accounting processes
- Demonstrable problem solving skills
Desirable
- NHS Management Accounts Experience
IT Knowledge
Essential
- Power BI, Power Query and RPA
- Office systems, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
- General ledger systems
Desirable
- Automation training or certification (e.g. Automate Anywhere, Blue Prism)
- Delivering automations using NHS applications
General
Essential
- Enthusiasm and passion for continuous improvement and RPA
- general
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal communication
- Ability to explain financial data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Project Management including process redesign and service improvement
- Working as an automation developer to identify and develop automations for at least one year
- Highly developed knowledge of management accounting processes
- Demonstrable problem solving skills
Desirable
- NHS Management Accounts Experience
IT Knowledge
Essential
- Power BI, Power Query and RPA
- Office systems, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
- General ledger systems
Desirable
- Automation training or certification (e.g. Automate Anywhere, Blue Prism)
- Delivering automations using NHS applications
General
Essential
- Enthusiasm and passion for continuous improvement and RPA
- general
Desirable
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).
