North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Management Accountant - Peterborough

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to join our management accounts team

Working alongside the Finance Business Partners, this role will cover the full suite of financial management responsibilities for a division, including undertaking detailed expenditure analysis at divisional and service level as required through to establishment control and forecasting.

The post will support the production of monthly financial reports; proactively investigating variances and providing analytical reports on areas.

We positively encourage and support continuous training with the Finance Team

Main duties of the job

Are you a well-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy accounts environment?

The Financial Management team are responsible for the setting and monitoring of the Trust's budgets and in supporting the budget holders to achieve financial stability.

We currently have a full time vacancy for a Band 6 Senior Management Accountant. The post holder will need to complete a wide variety of tasks supporting the main body of Management Accounts, including regular journals, checking of invoices received and raising invoices to third parties. The successful candidate will also need meet with budget holders on a regular basis out in the Divisions and prepare forecasts based on these. The role will also include helping with the year end accounts , ensuring all reconciliations are complete and up to date , analysis and assist with improvement of process and methodologies within the team.

The role will include supervising the Assistant Management Accountants in the team.

Computer experience, excellent communication skills, good telephone manner and previous experience within an accounts environment is essential.

The ideal candidate will have the ability and flexibility to work as part of a team, have a good standard of education with a high level of numerate ability and accuracy.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6304885

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's at grade C or above
  • Member of AAT or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably within the NHS
  • Experience of using Oracle accounting system

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Report writing skills in Business Intelligence

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's at grade C or above
  • Member of AAT or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably within the NHS
  • Experience of using Oracle accounting system

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Report writing skills in Business Intelligence

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Business Partner

Lisa Hartless

lisa.hartless@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6304885

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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