Job summary Internal HDFT Applicants Only An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for a Deputy Financial Controller. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and extensive experience in NHS or equivalent experience in a large organisation with complex workforce systems with the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve the objectives of the post. Strong communication, IT, numeracy, management and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working closely with various stakeholders and stakeholder engagement is key to the role. 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. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the Trust's Financial Accounts and Payments Department, adopting a professional, modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure an efficient financial accounts service is provided. Supporting the Financial Controller in the delivery of financial accounting and controls, statutory reporting, technical accounting expertise, capital accounting, payment of suppliers, collection of income, cash management, charitable funds and staff development. About us 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. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 421-CORP-1864R Job locations Trust HQ Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate. HG3 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Equivalent experience to degree level NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications - Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership) Desirable Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB / CIMA) Experience Essential oExperience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures oExperience in leading a team. oExperience of working with internal and external auditors. oRecent / relevant Financial accounts and/or Payments experience oKnowledge and understanding of consolidation and group accounting Desirable oSignificant financial accounts experience in the NHS Knowledge Essential oGood working knowledge of financial and accounting standard and procedures. oHigh level of knowledge of the Oracle system Desirable oKnowledge of the NHS Finance Regime. Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations. Understanding of the wider NHS management and modernisation agenda. oAble to deal with performance, feedback, coaching, training and counselling issues relating to staff. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Equivalent experience to degree level NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications - Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership) Desirable Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB / CIMA) Experience Essential oExperience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures oExperience in leading a team. oExperience of working with internal and external auditors. oRecent / relevant Financial accounts and/or Payments experience oKnowledge and understanding of consolidation and group accounting Desirable oSignificant financial accounts experience in the NHS Knowledge Essential oGood working knowledge of financial and accounting standard and procedures. oHigh level of knowledge of the Oracle system Desirable oKnowledge of the NHS Finance Regime. Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations. Understanding of the wider NHS management and modernisation agenda. oAble to deal with performance, feedback, coaching, training and counselling issues relating to staff. 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Trust HQ Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate. HG3 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)