East Sussex Healthcare Trust are looking for a strong technical accountant who works well within a team and has a track record of delivery to timetables. You will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills. You will have excellent technical, communication and influencing skills.
This post requires hybrid working, there is a requirement to attend the office, which can be discussed at interview.
The Financial & Capital Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the Trust’s financial accounting is accurate and compliant with all statutory requirements, through monitoring and maintaining key financial controls over the Trust’s balance sheet, supported by a team of three. The role also provides both routine and ad hoc financial analysis of capital spend and charitable funds accounts.
An advanced level of IT skills, both on integrated finance systems and MS Office, are required.
A formal accountancy qualification and recent experience of financial accounting within a large complex organisation are essential.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Jan 2025
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