Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SS24-064-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Nicholas Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Management Accountant
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Central Finance team for a Senior Management Accountant. The primary objectives of the role are to support delivery of the Trust’s monthly finance reporting to the Trust Board and the delivery of the monthly finance dashboards to budget holders. The post will also support development of all systems that deliver financial information or systems that provide information that supports financial decisions.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to support and contribute to the development of the Central Finance Team. The successful applicant will need to have a professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) or have significant relevant experience in exceptional circumstances. They will also be expected to provide a comprehensive financial support, information and advice service to budget holders and senior managers in central departments.
The post will be based at Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Hybrid working across Arran House and Remote Working is available and will be discussed with Line Manager.
The post is subject to the Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
Main duties of the job
To support delivery of the Trust’s monthly finance reporting to the Trust Board and the delivery of the monthly finance dashboards to budget holders.
To support delivery of the Trust’s annual budgets.
To provide an overview of the financial management service to the budget and service managers, which includes the provision of specialist advice to budget managers that ensures the most effective, economic and efficient use of resources.
To provide a comprehensive and responsive technical financial resource for the Trust to support business change, development and service improvement, commercial agenda and delivery of financial plans.
To support the Group Operational Management Team in identifying Group objectives to contribute to the achievement of the strategic vision of the Trust.
To deputise for the Deputy Head of Management Accounts and Head of Business Development as and when required, on issues relating to areas covered by this post.
To provide support and monitoring of the financial contract between CNTW FT and related subsidiary.
To support the Heads of Business Development and Head of Financial Delivery to understand the business needs of the Groups and Services and help develop solutions to meet these requirements.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th July 2024
Closing date : 18th August 2024
Interviews will be held on Friday 30th August 2024.
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) or in exceptional circumstances significant relevant experience (5 years)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant management accounting experience
- Extensive experience of using a financial ledger package and the use of spreadsheets
- Experience of managing relationships with colleagues across a range of disciplines within the organisation and with contacts in external organisations
- Experience of staff management
- A good knowledge of general accepted accounting principles awareness of Standing Orders, reservation of powers to the Board and delegation of powers, SFIs, Fraud Policy and Response Plan, Manual for Accounts and the NHS Finance Manual.
- Good working knowledge of financial/business environment facing a large complex NHS Trust
- An expert knowledge of budget setting and budgetary control practices
- A good working knowledge of the requirements for internal control and internal audit
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Possess a comprehensive range of analytical, numerical, statistical and financial skills
- Possess management and decision making skills, able to develop practical action plans and have the ability to delegate tasks and able to lead, direct and motivate staff, including carrying out staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Ability to achieve deadlines and prioritise work
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups, both inside and outside the Trust. This will involve financial issues that can be complicated and/or sensitive where some interpretation for non finance people is involved.
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating skills Good team player with ability to be self-directed and complete work to tight deadlines when necessary
- Complex analytical skills are required in the role, the postholder will be required to make judgements where a number of variables require analysis, interpretation and comparison to assess an outcome.
- The ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities which require the continuous review and adjustment of these plans, to support the budgetary control function within the Division.
- The post requires physical skills which you would normally obtain through experience and practice. Such skills would include general keyboard skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ryan Armstrong
- Job title
- Head of Management Accounts
- Email address
- [email protected]
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