Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Management Accountant to work within a friendly team based at the Trust's headquarters in Poole.
This post is part-time, 30 hours per week, with a mix of office and home working. Flexible working patterns always considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide timely, accurate and relevant financial advice, support and information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
If you are a team player, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and keen to embark upon a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification to post-graduate diploma level or have demonstrable equivalent experience. In addition, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and have a positive and professional attitude.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Professional accountancy qualification to post-graduate diploma level, e.g. managerial or intermediate level CIMA, Part II ACCA, Diploma level CIPFA, or equivalent experience.
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience in Budgetary Control Financial planning and forecasting
- Costing knowledge and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
Desirable
- Corporate awareness
- Knowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including Foundation Trust regime
Managerial/supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with advanced skills in Excel
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Team Player
- Possess excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities from more than one manager at any one time
- Effective personal time management and the ability to prioritise
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Professional accountancy qualification to post-graduate diploma level, e.g. managerial or intermediate level CIMA, Part II ACCA, Diploma level CIPFA, or equivalent experience.
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience in Budgetary Control Financial planning and forecasting
- Costing knowledge and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
Desirable
- Corporate awareness
- Knowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including Foundation Trust regime
Managerial/supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with advanced skills in Excel
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Team Player
- Possess excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities from more than one manager at any one time
- Effective personal time management and the ability to prioritise
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
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.
