Job summary
We are looking for an Assistant Planning Accountant who can demonstrate a commitment to improvement. An enthusiastic, positive attitude and approach to work is essential, as is a determination to drive value for patients and taxpayers. Our team focus is to provide robust systems and business intelligence to support stakeholders in making informed business decisions to improve patient care through innovation.
With a focus on the in-year monitoring, analysis and reporting of the Trust's financial position, the role will provide support to ensure we produce the high-quality information required to assure the Trust that we report a true and fair financial position. Providing support to both the annual and medium-term planning process, the role will collate and analyse proposed plans throughout the planning processes, help the team gain assurance that the financial plans are stretching but achievable.
Our award-winning Finance team are passionate about improving NHS Finance to support the delivery of quality services for patients. We believe in personal and departmental development and we strive to demonstrate the highest standards of financial practice. We were the first Finance function in the East Midlands to reach 'Working towards Excellence' / Future Focused Finance (FFF) Level 2 Accreditation and are incredibly proud to have recently achieved our level 3 accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
With a focus on the in-year monitoring, analysis and reporting of the Trust's financial position, the role will provide support to ensure we produce the high-quality information required to assure the Trust that we report a true and fair financial position.
Providing support to both the annual and medium-term planning process, the role will collate and analyse proposed plans throughout the planning processes, help the team gain assurance that the financial plans are stretching but achievable.
To support the Financial Planning and Reporting Accountant where required with regards to planning and monitoring returns.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Personal Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's care values.
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Possess good verbal & written communication skills and the ability to convey financial information and data to a wide variety of individuals.
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and customer focused service.
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and persuasion and to stand up and be counted on key issues.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding of MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and software packages
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS finance, policies and procedures.
Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- AAT Qualified (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Working towards a professional accountancy qualification (CCAB)
Further Training
Essential
- Proven track record of continuous professional and management development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy financial management environment.
- High level experience of IT, including advanced spreadsheets, budgeting, and financial modelling systems.
Desirable
- Working within NHS finance.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Possess numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate & interpret complex data and make resultant judgements.
- Ability to convey financial information and data to a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to work within policies and procedures with a degree of autonomy.
Desirable
- The ability to undertake training sessions on finance matters to non-specialists.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
- Ability to plan, organise and achieve objectives/tasks set within specified time frames.
- Possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise conflicting demands.
- Capacity to concentrate to complete tasks in a busy office environment and demonstrates attention to detail.
Desirable
- Previous NHS planning experience.
- Understanding of NHS planning cycles and requirements.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work the hours required, to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.
Person Specification
Personal Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's care values.
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Possess good verbal & written communication skills and the ability to convey financial information and data to a wide variety of individuals.
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and customer focused service.
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and persuasion and to stand up and be counted on key issues.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding of MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and software packages
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS finance, policies and procedures.
Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- AAT Qualified (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Working towards a professional accountancy qualification (CCAB)
Further Training
Essential
- Proven track record of continuous professional and management development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy financial management environment.
- High level experience of IT, including advanced spreadsheets, budgeting, and financial modelling systems.
Desirable
- Working within NHS finance.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Possess numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate & interpret complex data and make resultant judgements.
- Ability to convey financial information and data to a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to work within policies and procedures with a degree of autonomy.
Desirable
- The ability to undertake training sessions on finance matters to non-specialists.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
- Ability to plan, organise and achieve objectives/tasks set within specified time frames.
- Possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise conflicting demands.
- Capacity to concentrate to complete tasks in a busy office environment and demonstrates attention to detail.
Desirable
- Previous NHS planning experience.
- Understanding of NHS planning cycles and requirements.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work the hours required, to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.
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.
