Job Summary
Accountable to the Head of Management Accounts, but working closely with a Divisional Finance Manager, this post is responsible for providing a high-quality, pro-active management accounting service to the Trust's Estates & Facilities and Digital Services division. This includes the production of the monthly accounts, analysis of the divisional financial position, production of the annual accounts, setting and maintaining budgets, and providing advice and support to budget managers dealing with complex financial issues.
Under the direction of the Divisional Finance Manager, this post ensures that the Division receives excellent financial support and advice to enable them to manage and develop their services.
The post holder is required to manage a small team consisting of Management Accountants. If you are interested in a career in a varied and challenging role, and the chance to expand your knowledge of NHS finance and utilize your management accounting skills, this role is a great opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
Main Duties of the Job
* Responsible for managing a small team to ensure the provision of a pro-active management accounting service to the Division.
* Manage the production of the monthly management accounts for a Division, in line with the agreed timetable and ensuring strict deadlines are met.
* Have a knowledgeable overview of all budget areas, understanding key financial issues, and communicating them to divisional managers.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Working in a management accounting environment
* Producing monthly management accounts to deadlines
* Preparing year-end management accounts in line with audit requirements
* A high level of knowledge of management accounting techniques
* Highly developed specialist accounting knowledge
* Working with non-financial managers to provide financial information and advice
* Working with computerized finance systems and Excel
* Practical experience of implementing advanced management accounting techniques with minimal supervision
Desirable
* Experience of managing a small team
* Working within finance in the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Professional approach and ability to work pro-actively and in an organized manner
* Excellent spreadsheet skills
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial information
* Ability to manage and motivate a small team
* Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with senior managers
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Degree Level Education or AAT qualified
* Studying towards a recognized CCAB qualification (E at Band 7, D at Band 6)
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr