Management Accountant (Primary Care & Delegation)
Job summary
Are you looking to make a difference to NHS patients and enjoy the benefits of working as part of an established finance team? If you are looking for a way to put your financial skills to good use supporting the NHS, this may be the opportunity for you.
Working in the Primary Care Team, you will be part of a small, friendly and supportive team within the wider finance function. The Primary Care team is responsible for making payments and managing budgets for General Practice, Pharmacy, Ophthalmic Services, Dental and Prescribing. The team is encouraged to be proactive and innovative to constantly improve the way the team works.
C&P ICB Finance Team is committed to training and development and has achieved One NHS Finance Accreditation Level One and is working towards level two. The ICB encourages staff to study for CCAB and other recognised accounting qualifications, providing the opportunity for support with fees and study leave for those individuals on the staff training programme. There is also an option for Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for a full outline of the job role.
About us
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering local health and care services to the population and communities of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including the VCSE sector, it oversees the commissioning, performance, financial management and transformation of the local NHS, as part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS).
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.
We are a predominantly home-based organisation. Some roles within the ICB are not suitable for the sole use of public transport and/or where there is a long journey from home to where work routinely takes place.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be presented with a rare opportunity to develop their skills and make a real difference to the quality of care provided to our patients. As a valued member of the team, you will be expected to:
1. Act as first point of contact for financial queries and advice for Primary Care providers.
2. Oversee monthly payments and claims to providers in line with agreed contracts.
3. Contribute to the development of finance protocols & working procedures within the finance team.
4. Implement procedures for the finance team.
5. Provide financial support to finance managers and budget holders in the negotiation and review of contracts for services provided to C&P Integrated Care System (C&P ICS).
6. Produce timely monthly financial performance information against contracts/budgets for C&P ICS.
7. Forecast year-end outturn positions.
8. Support financial performance management, carrying out in-depth variance analysis and identifying the financial consequences of any under or over-performance against plan.
9. Support the commissioning process by providing financial information and analysis.
10. Provide financial analysis for inclusion in the year-end accounts process.
11. Support the wider finance function in other projects as required.
12. Input financial data into computerised systems.
13. Design and format spreadsheets and databases for specific purposes.
14. Production of month-end system reports.
15. Collection and collation of project and programme information for report production.
16. Support system reporting to ensure that accurate records and robust processes are in place to deliver the monthly and annual financial management reporting and planning cycles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
* The postholder should be working towards a CCAB qualification.
* Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
Desirable
* Previously worked in a similar position within the public sector.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to complete complex reconciliations or resolve difficult financial problems.
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
* Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
* Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
* Used to working in a busy environment.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Address
Gemini House
Cambridgeshire Business Park
Ely
CB7 4EA
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