Job summary As the System Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the Finance Systems Manager in ensuring that the Finance System robustly maintained and improving the delivery of high quality data to colleagues throughout the Trust. This opportunity in a brand new role will develop your skills in both finance and IT. Working both within a close knit team and on your own initiative, this exciting role will bring your finance and IT knowledge together and will need a strong communicator who can encourage the adoption of improving technology. Main duties of the job An excellent understanding of Finance is a must as you will use this to be able to develop and adapt existing reports, develop automations, manage the General Ledger, and provide access and training where relevant. You'll need to be a confident communicator who manages their workload and times well as this role is often has multiple deadlines to work within. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-CORP-915 Job locations Trust HQ 1 Armstrong way London UB2 4SA Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed Person Specification Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of financial services within the NHS Involvement in financial exercises and submissions, with particular regard to quality of content Experience of using computerised financial systems NHS experience Ability to analyse, investigate, summarise and present complex data appropriately to a range of audiences Experience of writing complex crystal/software reports or any other compatible report writing tool. Experience of managing interfaces between computer systems Desirable Experience of Integra and HealthRoster Experience of using Microsoft SQL Experience of using PowerBI An understanding of the information flows within the NHS Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint Excellent knowledge and competency in Microsoft Excel Sound knowledge of NHS statutory reporting, finance policy and NHS legislation Knowledge of RPA (Robotic process automation) products Desirable Understanding of the NHS Agenda Knowledge of UIPath Person Specification Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of financial services within the NHS Involvement in financial exercises and submissions, with particular regard to quality of content Experience of using computerised financial systems NHS experience Ability to analyse, investigate, summarise and present complex data appropriately to a range of audiences Experience of writing complex crystal/software reports or any other compatible report writing tool. Experience of managing interfaces between computer systems Desirable Experience of Integra and HealthRoster Experience of using Microsoft SQL Experience of using PowerBI An understanding of the information flows within the NHS Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint Excellent knowledge and competency in Microsoft Excel Sound knowledge of NHS statutory reporting, finance policy and NHS legislation Knowledge of RPA (Robotic process automation) products Desirable Understanding of the NHS Agenda Knowledge of UIPath 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. Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Trust HQ 1 Armstrong way London UB2 4SA Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)