We are looking for an enthusiastic finance professional (AAT or Certificate level CCAB / CGMA qualified) to join the Trusts Finance Team, playing a key role in shaping what our service delivery looks like and making a difference in the challenging financial environment, both now and in the future.
The successful candidate will support Offender Health within the Trust's Community & Specialist Services Care Group and provide comprehensive financial advice and support managers to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of resources within their control. They will need to support the Finance Partners to deal with conflicting priorities and ensure that financial opportunities and risks are quantified and understood at all levels of the Trust, and optimum value for money is achieved.
Main duties of the job
The Management Accountant will support the Finance Partners to liaise closely with Divisional and Trust stakeholders. You will be responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach.
They should have excellent communication skills and the necessary personal qualities to engage effectively with service managers and their teams. We are looking to bring in fresh views and new practices so, whilst previous NHS experience can be a strength, we are also keen to hear from those who have never considered working for the NHS before.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach and supporting the Finance Partner in providing information and support to Service Managers.
The post holder should be familiar with general ledger systems and possess the ability to work on their own initiative whilst prioritising their workload. The individual will be required to respond to the day to day financial data/information requirements of a number of service managers and the interpretation of these for the relevant service, including direct liaison with budget managers. The post involves identification of work for Assistant Management Accountants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To possess one of the following:- Certificate level CCAB/CGMA, Member of AAT, or a Finance or Accounting degree
Contractual Requirements
Essential
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Training
Essential
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Work Experience
Essential
* Experience within a Management Accounts environment.
Desirable
* NHS experience
* Staff supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential
* Basic understanding of how NHS Finance operates.
Desirable
* Integra ledger and Crystal reports
Aptitudes / Skills
Essential
* Possess numerical and analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions.
* Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to convey financial issues to non-finance managers.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond flexibly.
* Good IT skills - must be competent at Excel, Word Processing etc
* Evidence of working within a team and being an active team player.
Desirable
* Experience of financial software packages.
* Ability to lead and motivate a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
NG18 4RJ
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