Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Management Accountant.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust’s mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

Working hybridly (minimum two days per week on site), the post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust.  This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Clinical and/or Corporate Directorate structure including our subsidiary company Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF)

The post holder will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide appropriate financial performance management and business planning information relating to their activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS ROLE IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY

RESPONSES TO APPLICATIONS MUST BE ROLE SPECIFIC TO HARROGATE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Main duties of the job

Take the lead in the preparation and presentation of budgets for a range of areas across the Corporate Services Directorate and Diagnostic Services. 

You will assist with:

Calculation of budgets as part of the annual budget setting process and the production of the opening budgets.Production of timely and accurate monthly budget reports.

Investigation and identification of the causes of budget variances.

Producing forecast information.

Proactive engagement with budget holders and other Trust colleagues.

Provide advice and support for the development of business cases.

You will be helping the Trust with budgetary control by working proactively with budget holders and meeting on a regular basis, with excellent communication skills to establishing key working relationships with finance and non-finance areas.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.