Job summary
Post holder will be part of the Financial Accounting team. Work with the Deputy Director of Finance (DDoF) and the Head of Financial Accounting (Head of FA) to complete the annual accounts, ensuring consistency with the TACs and other information submitted to NHS England (NHSE) as the Trust's regulator and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
A qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant, the post holder must have good interpersonal skills and be able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation as well as staff in other NHS and non-NHS organisations. The post holder will be able to work to strict deadlines and be capable of working under pressure and autonomously within defined standards and policies.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who meets the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. While we recognise that some aspects of the role involve complex, technical, and specialist areas, full support and training will be provided to enable you to develop the necessary expertise.
Main duties of the job
Work with the Deputy Director of Finance (DDoF) and the Head of Financial Accounting (Head of FA) to complete the annual accounts, ensuring consistency with the TACs and other information submitted to NHS England (NHSE) as the Trust's regulator and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Undertake completion of the Trust Accounts Consolidation forms (TACs) in accordance with appropriate finance regimes, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), the Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual (FT ARM) the Department of Health and Social Care Group Accounting Manual (DHSC GAM), HM Treasury's Financial Reporting Manual (the HMT FReM) and any updates as and when they are adopted for Foundation Trusts.
The post holder will work with the wider finance and contracting team, Trust subsidiaries, managers, our outsourced financial service provider (currently NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)), internal auditors, external auditors, individual staff and other relevant stakeholders.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Professional Accountancy Qualification: CCAB/CIMA
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in financial accounting and treasury management
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of NHS accounting regime and accounting standards
- Staff management experience
- Experience of liaising with professional service users and adapting to their needs
- Previous experience of compiling notes to annual accounts
- Advanced knowledge of investment appraisal techniques
- In-depth knowledge and experience of computerized accounting packages
- Experience of producing and presenting written reports for senior colleagues
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of NHS capital accounting regulations
- Experience of capital accounting in the NHS
- Experience of interpreting and making recommendations on accounting legislatio
- Existing expert knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust treasury management regulations
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Highly analytical frame of mind with ability to probe financial issues
- Ability to interpret numerical information and use it effectively
- Able to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements regarding allocations of finances
- Clear ability to make judgements on technical financial treatments and financial risks where there is no clear precedent
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Excel for manipulation and analysis of extensive and variable datasets
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products for the development and presentation of written reports and other documents
- Expert and advanced knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of financial and accounting standards and procedures
- Sound working knowledge of technical accounting systems, e.g. financial ledgers and capital system
- Strong managerial and leadership skills, including knowledge of management theory
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to convey complex, highly technical financial information to non-finance professionals in an understandable manner
- Ability to lead and manage staff
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including at a senior level within teams that span different professions
- Able to work accurately and autonomously to deliver against tight timescales under pressure
- Able to diffuse potentially inflammatory situations involving service users
Other Requirements
Essential
- Pleasant attitude and professional approach
- Adaptable and capable of leading successful change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Professional Accountancy Qualification: CCAB/CIMA
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in financial accounting and treasury management
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of NHS accounting regime and accounting standards
- Staff management experience
- Experience of liaising with professional service users and adapting to their needs
- Previous experience of compiling notes to annual accounts
- Advanced knowledge of investment appraisal techniques
- In-depth knowledge and experience of computerized accounting packages
- Experience of producing and presenting written reports for senior colleagues
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of NHS capital accounting regulations
- Experience of capital accounting in the NHS
- Experience of interpreting and making recommendations on accounting legislatio
- Existing expert knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust treasury management regulations
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Highly analytical frame of mind with ability to probe financial issues
- Ability to interpret numerical information and use it effectively
- Able to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements regarding allocations of finances
- Clear ability to make judgements on technical financial treatments and financial risks where there is no clear precedent
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Excel for manipulation and analysis of extensive and variable datasets
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products for the development and presentation of written reports and other documents
- Expert and advanced knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of financial and accounting standards and procedures
- Sound working knowledge of technical accounting systems, e.g. financial ledgers and capital system
- Strong managerial and leadership skills, including knowledge of management theory
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to convey complex, highly technical financial information to non-finance professionals in an understandable manner
- Ability to lead and manage staff
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including at a senior level within teams that span different professions
- Able to work accurately and autonomously to deliver against tight timescales under pressure
- Able to diffuse potentially inflammatory situations involving service users
Other Requirements
Essential
- Pleasant attitude and professional approach
- Adaptable and capable of leading successful change
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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