Job summary
Advert may be closed early depending on number of applications received.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a full time Management Accountant at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your accountancy career within the NHS.
The Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonates Divisional finance team currently work a hybrid model with home and office working base at the John Radcliffe and other trust sites as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a professional, responsive and high profile financial management service to the Foundation Trust and be part of the Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonates (NOTSSCaN) Divisional finance team responsible for the production of monthly management accounts. They will also provide support in the production and processing of transactions through the general ledger, transaction analysis and variance analysis to budget.
The post holder must be working towards a professional level accountancy qualification and ideally, but not essential, have previous experience of working in the NHS. The post holder will also have a working knowledge of finance systems, specifically general ledger, sales ledger, Excel and other Microsoft packages and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and be able to work flexibly in their approach in the finance team.
Closing Date and Time: 1st April 2024
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Please contact Miran Shah, Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division for a informal chat about the role at miran.shah@ouh.nhs.uk or Rachael Bicker Deputy Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division at rachael.bicker@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Please contact Miran Shah, Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division for a informal chat about the role at miran.shah@ouh.nhs.uk or Rachael Bicker Deputy Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division at rachael.bicker@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Attainments / Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills, a working knowledge of spread sheets etc.
- Experience of a range of accounting duties at this or similar organisations unless compensated for by a degree incorporating finance modules or by AAT/CCAB qualification
- Must display evidence of numeracy
- Able to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Familiar with the principles of book-keeping
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS generally
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Studying a professional accountancy qualification. CIMA, ACCA, AAT, CIPFA with evidence of passes at the minimum of the foundation levels, or a degree incorporating finance modules. Alternatively have relevant experience from within a financial environment.
- Good general education, including Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Interest in gaining further related qualifications
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
- Able to concentration for prolonged periods
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed timetables
- Tactful, diplomatic on a wide range of topics
- Ability to build professional relationships with senior staff in non-finance departments
- Practical operational outlook
Disposition
Essential
- Team player and have personal initiative and drive
- A good professional attitude and image
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to communicate concisely and clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues both verbally and in writing
- Able to manage day-to-day workload, diaries and meetings, whilst working within strict monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines / timetables. Cope with interruptions, and be flexible when deadlines move and work patterns are sometimes unpredictable; able on occasion to work outside core hours of work
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Finance software package
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Possess a general understanding of medical and NHS terminology
Person Specification
Attainments / Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills, a working knowledge of spread sheets etc.
- Experience of a range of accounting duties at this or similar organisations unless compensated for by a degree incorporating finance modules or by AAT/CCAB qualification
- Must display evidence of numeracy
- Able to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Familiar with the principles of book-keeping
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS generally
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Studying a professional accountancy qualification. CIMA, ACCA, AAT, CIPFA with evidence of passes at the minimum of the foundation levels, or a degree incorporating finance modules. Alternatively have relevant experience from within a financial environment.
- Good general education, including Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Interest in gaining further related qualifications
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
- Able to concentration for prolonged periods
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed timetables
- Tactful, diplomatic on a wide range of topics
- Ability to build professional relationships with senior staff in non-finance departments
- Practical operational outlook
Disposition
Essential
- Team player and have personal initiative and drive
- A good professional attitude and image
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to communicate concisely and clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues both verbally and in writing
- Able to manage day-to-day workload, diaries and meetings, whilst working within strict monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines / timetables. Cope with interruptions, and be flexible when deadlines move and work patterns are sometimes unpredictable; able on occasion to work outside core hours of work
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Finance software package
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Possess a general understanding of medical and NHS terminology
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).
Additional information
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hybrid from Home and John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way,
Oxford
OX3 9NU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
