Job summary East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic and fast paced finance function. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, pro-active, and flexible individual, seeking a role in which to develop their own accounting skills whilst making a positive contribution to the department. They should have excellent communication and technical skills and be able to address both financial and non-financial audiences. Good time management and organisational skills are essential. Hybrid working possible after the initial training period that would be office based. At key times in the financial calendar the role would be office based and flexible team working required. Main duties of the job This is a varied and challenging role in a complex and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be required to manipulate and report complex financial data and have a profound understanding of technical accounting requirements, and co-ordinate the monthly reporting of Financial Services areas, and the annual reporting cycle and adhering to departmental processes and national timetables. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SMc028 Job locations St Anne's House, Conquest Hospital St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7PT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB diploma level qualification and/or equivalent specialist knowledge and relevant experience Evidence of continued professional development Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / AAT qualified / relevant experience Desirable CCAB qualified accountant or evidence of equivalent knowledge/experience to a Masters level Experience Essential Experience of analysing and investigating complex variances. Minimum of 2-year NHS experience or within a large complex organisation Experience of technical accounting, capital accounting and/or financial management experience in the NHS or other large complex organisation. Ability to prepare, present, interpret, and interrogate complex financial information. Ability to present information to Finance and non-Finance professionals. Desirable Previous experience of managing a Team Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB diploma level qualification and/or equivalent specialist knowledge and relevant experience Evidence of continued professional development Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / AAT qualified / relevant experience Desirable CCAB qualified accountant or evidence of equivalent knowledge/experience to a Masters level Experience Essential Experience of analysing and investigating complex variances. Minimum of 2-year NHS experience or within a large complex organisation Experience of technical accounting, capital accounting and/or financial management experience in the NHS or other large complex organisation. Ability to prepare, present, interpret, and interrogate complex financial information. Ability to present information to Finance and non-Finance professionals. Desirable Previous experience of managing a Team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address St Anne's House, Conquest Hospital St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7PT Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)