Job summary
We know many use AI to enhance their
applications. While AI brings efficiency, we value authenticity and urge
applicants to reflect their true skills and experiences. NHS Dorset evaluates
each application fairly, acknowledging AI's benefits and limitation.
This is an exciting
opportunity for an outstanding finance professional to join a growing and
evolving Management Accounts team. We have a
Management Accountant post that will be pivotal in supporting Dorset ICB with
accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis and advice.
You will be joining a large
and busy Management Accounts team playing a key role in;
- Helping
to support the Management Accounts function as part
of the move towards a fully developed Integrated Care System.
- Providing a Management Accountant role to your nominated business functions.
- Contribute towards and be an
active member of a team of highly motivated finance professionals.
If you have the drive and
enthusiasm to work within a large and busy Management Accounts function to
support Dorset ICB to make a real difference to the delivery of health care
services across Dorset, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.
We support flexibility in working arrangements, including both the
location and hours and are happy to discuss options that suit your work / life
balance and any reasonable adaptions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s)
will;
- Be studying toward
professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy
qualification, or CIMA; or be qualified with the Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification.
- Able to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing, including ability to communicate
complex financial information.
- Demonstrate a flexible
approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging
environment.
- Experience of dealing with
Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach.
Potential
interview date 27th February 2025.
About us
We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities.
Dorset ICS is made up of:
- NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
- University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust
- Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
- Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust
- Dorset Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council
- 194 town and parish councils
- 18 primary care networks (made up of 73 GP practices)
- Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust
- Dorset Police
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
- 7,300 voluntary organisations
What we do
The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities.
ICSs have four core purposes:
- Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
- Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
- Enhance productivity and value for money
- Help the NHS support broader social and economic development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached.
Responsible
for supporting the Head of Management Accounts to ensure the production of
integrated, efficient, effective, accurate and timely Management Accounting
information for the senior finance team, ICB Board and Commissioning Managers.
Responsible
in assisting the senior finance team in the provision of financial information
and advice to ICB decision makers, external agencies and partnership
organisations.
To
ensure financial information is processed in accordance with ICB approved
procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the
work of others.
Assisting
the Head of Management Accounts in supporting Budget Managers in developing
finance skills and awareness through continued financial training and
assistance.
To
work co-operatively in supporting all Directorates with Financial Information,
advice and assistance.
Management
accounting duties including budgeting, month end close, review of actuals and
variances, forecasting and management reporting, as well as providing financial
advice and support to the budget managers for the budget areas allocated to you
To
maintain a professional manner in all aspects of services provided to all
stakeholders, including responding in a timely fashion with clear
communication, and consistent with conduct expected of an ICB employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached.
Responsible
for supporting the Head of Management Accounts to ensure the production of
integrated, efficient, effective, accurate and timely Management Accounting
information for the senior finance team, ICB Board and Commissioning Managers.
Responsible
in assisting the senior finance team in the provision of financial information
and advice to ICB decision makers, external agencies and partnership
organisations.
To
ensure financial information is processed in accordance with ICB approved
procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the
work of others.
Assisting
the Head of Management Accounts in supporting Budget Managers in developing
finance skills and awareness through continued financial training and
assistance.
To
work co-operatively in supporting all Directorates with Financial Information,
advice and assistance.
Management
accounting duties including budgeting, month end close, review of actuals and
variances, forecasting and management reporting, as well as providing financial
advice and support to the budget managers for the budget areas allocated to you
To
maintain a professional manner in all aspects of services provided to all
stakeholders, including responding in a timely fashion with clear
communication, and consistent with conduct expected of an ICB employee.
Person Specification
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Able to take initiative and be proactive, plan workload, set priorities, meet deadlines.
- Good partnering, influencing and negotiating skills.
- Able to produce new approaches and new views of old problems and look beyond existing structures and organisations to produce solutions.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including ability to communicate complex financial information.
- Able to carry out financial appraisals and report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages with extensive knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility.
Qualifications
Essential
- Studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or
- Qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role working at a similar level.
- Proven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines and delivery.
- Experience of dealing with Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach.
- Experience in working in NHS or local government finance.
- Knowledge of finance IT systems including SBS and knowledge of system development.
- Experience of line-managing staff and supporting staff development.
Person Specification
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Able to take initiative and be proactive, plan workload, set priorities, meet deadlines.
- Good partnering, influencing and negotiating skills.
- Able to produce new approaches and new views of old problems and look beyond existing structures and organisations to produce solutions.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including ability to communicate complex financial information.
- Able to carry out financial appraisals and report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages with extensive knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility.
Qualifications
Essential
- Studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or
- Qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role working at a similar level.
- Proven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines and delivery.
- Experience of dealing with Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach.
- Experience in working in NHS or local government finance.
- Knowledge of finance IT systems including SBS and knowledge of system development.
- Experience of line-managing staff and supporting staff development.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
