Job summary Our Financial Management Department are recruiting. Due to a promotion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible professional to join our team as a Deputy Directorate Accountant. The Deputy Directorate Accountant will work as part of the Financial Management team to ensure the accurate and timely provision of financial information, support and guidance to the Trust's Clinical Boards. The Financial Management team are responsible for the monthly closedown, variance analysis, reporting and forecasting, as well as providing business support to managers, including high quality financial information and analysis to meet their financial objectives throughout the year. The role is based at Regent Point in Gosforth, with parking available or easy access to the Regent Centre metro and bus interchange. We offer agile and flexible working to support work-life balance and provide a supportive and inclusive team environment with opportunities to thrive and develop. We have a comprehensive benefits package for our staff, including a fully supportive study package, car lease options and a wide variety of staff discounts including discounted staff travel passes. Interview Date 24th February 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy Main duties of the job This is a key role with responsibility for providing financial support, advice, and guidance to one of the Trust's 8 Clinical Boards with total budgets in excess of £100m, ensuring that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines. The team produce monthly management accounts to enable accurate monitoring and forecasting of the Trust's financial position, enabling Clinical Boards and the Trust to make well informed financial decisions. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-05-03-DR Job locations Regent Point 317 Regent Point NE3 3HD Job description Job responsibilities To play an advanced role in assisting the Directorate Accountant in the provision of a high quality financial management service and deputising when necessary. To work closely with the Directorate Management Team, providing timely and accurate financial and supporting information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring of specific Directorate and Departments specific financial position. To play an integral role in the formulation of the Trusts budget. To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Job description Job responsibilities To play an advanced role in assisting the Directorate Accountant in the provision of a high quality financial management service and deputising when necessary. To work closely with the Directorate Management Team, providing timely and accurate financial and supporting information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring of specific Directorate and Departments specific financial position. To play an integral role in the formulation of the Trusts budget. To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Person Specification Skill Essential Able to communicate complex information to a range of audiences using a range of different communication methods Ability to make judgements involving facts & situations Ability to lead a small team of staff. Experience Essential Experience required in the finance department of a complex organisation Requires specialist knowledge in financial & accounting procedures. Diploma level of a professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Previous NHS finance experience ECDL or equivalent experience Evidence of participation in continuing training & development Knowledge Essential A good level of education in a numerate subject Knowledge of the NHS & NHS Foundation Trusts in particular A good working knowledge of financial computer systems Person Specification Skill Essential Able to communicate complex information to a range of audiences using a range of different communication methods Ability to make judgements involving facts & situations Ability to lead a small team of staff. Experience Essential Experience required in the finance department of a complex organisation Requires specialist knowledge in financial & accounting procedures. Diploma level of a professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Previous NHS finance experience ECDL or equivalent experience Evidence of participation in continuing training & development Knowledge Essential A good level of education in a numerate subject Knowledge of the NHS & NHS Foundation Trusts in particular A good working knowledge of financial computer systems 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). 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). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Regent Point 317 Regent Point NE3 3HD Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)