Head of Financial Services - AP/AR & Payroll

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for Senior Finance Manager - Financial Services within the Finance Team of The East of England Ambulance Service.

The post holder must hold a full CCAB qualification and possess significant additional knowledge and experience of strategic financial management.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury Management functions
To be the main Finance contact for the contract management for Payroll services for the Trust.
To assist with identification, development and planning of strategies and programmes which deliver national policy and strategy and which improve service delivery and performance of Financial Services.
To assist, guide, manage and develop the provision of a comprehensive financial management and accounting service for all aspects of the Trust.
To be a senior contributor to Trust financial policy. To ensure the Trust complies with key financial policy documents.
To be responsible for the production of aspects of the Trusts annual accounts and financial reports. To complete accurately and on time. This will involve responsibility for work for the annual external audit and to be one of the main contacts with the external auditors.
To be a key manager to work with the Internal Audit providers, to manage reports and to liaise with appropriate colleagues to fulfil recommendations in a timely manner.
To attend Trust meetings to present information and to advise Trust staff on financial matters.
To develop and implement Trust wide policies and procedures.
To be the Finance representative on Trust policy groups, work stream teams and other Trust sub committees.
To be a key advisor and manager for the planning, performance management, training and development of the finance team.

About us

The Finance department is based in Norwich.

The team consists of approximately 40 staff providing a comprehensive service to our Regional organisation.

Level 1 Towards Excellence Accreditation with One NHS Finance.

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-HEADFINSERV-0224

Job locations

Norwich

Hospital Lane

NORWICH

NR6 5NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is at a senior corporate level of responsibility within the Trust and the post holder will act as deputy to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting as necessary.
The post holder will have line management responsibility for specific levels of staff in the financial services section of the finance department.
The post holder will be responsible for the services of accounts payable, accounts receivable and all matters concerning payroll.
The postholder will be responsible for upholding financial governance policy and procedure.
The postholder will be responsible for the management of the Trusts authorisation procedures by the management of the authorised signatories list. This will involve ensuring that all transactions are appropriately authorised prior to their action.
The post holder will be responsible for the production of timely, consistent and accurate financial reporting.
The postholder will be responsible for cash management and all banking duties.
The postholder will be responsible for all taxation matters including VAT and liaison with HMRC.
To advise and assist the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting for all financial controls. To ensure controls are implemented and followed.
The post holder will provide financial advice and information to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting and Director of Finance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is at a senior corporate level of responsibility within the Trust and the post holder will act as deputy to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting as necessary.
The post holder will have line management responsibility for specific levels of staff in the financial services section of the finance department.
The post holder will be responsible for the services of accounts payable, accounts receivable and all matters concerning payroll.
The postholder will be responsible for upholding financial governance policy and procedure.
The postholder will be responsible for the management of the Trusts authorisation procedures by the management of the authorised signatories list. This will involve ensuring that all transactions are appropriately authorised prior to their action.
The post holder will be responsible for the production of timely, consistent and accurate financial reporting.
The postholder will be responsible for cash management and all banking duties.
The postholder will be responsible for all taxation matters including VAT and liaison with HMRC.
To advise and assist the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting for all financial controls. To ensure controls are implemented and followed.
The post holder will provide financial advice and information to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting and Director of Finance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB Qualified
Commitment to continuing professional development
Advanced specialist knowledge and expertise in the economic, financial and organisational complexities of the NHS, including current national policies and change programmes.
Expert knowledge of NHS financial regime.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Expertise in planning and policy development
Expertise in information analysis and performance review.
Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Able to instruct, manage and develop others.
Ability to manage highly complex, sensitive and contentious internal and external communication.
Significant experience in a financial management role.
People management and supervision.
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
Experience of writing and presenting reports at senior level.
Knowledge and experience of working with VAT, and other taxation rules and regulations.
Able to provide leadership to the Team and to: gain respect, motivate staff, manage difficult issues, and set targets and monitor.
Ability to work under pressure.
Commitment to learning, best practice and a quality service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB Qualified
Commitment to continuing professional development
Advanced specialist knowledge and expertise in the economic, financial and organisational complexities of the NHS, including current national policies and change programmes.
Expert knowledge of NHS financial regime.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Expertise in planning and policy development
Expertise in information analysis and performance review.
Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Able to instruct, manage and develop others.
Ability to manage highly complex, sensitive and contentious internal and external communication.
Significant experience in a financial management role.
People management and supervision.
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
Experience of writing and presenting reports at senior level.
Knowledge and experience of working with VAT, and other taxation rules and regulations.
Able to provide leadership to the Team and to: gain respect, motivate staff, manage difficult issues, and set targets and monitor.
Ability to work under pressure.
Commitment to learning, best practice and a quality service.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).