Job summary
Senior Financial Management Accountant - Estates & Facilities
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Financial Management Accountant to join our dynamic and professional Finance team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
We are looking for an individual who is well organised, reliable and proactive with a drive to succeed and commitment to work as part of the team in taking the finance function forward to achieving the Trust vision and goals alongside displaying the key Trust values.
The successful candidate will be supporting one of the operational areas within the Trust and accountable to a Senior Finance Business Partner in the provision of an effective and efficient Financial Management function, which ensures the delivery of high quality patient centred services within the resources available. This individual should possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders alongside have proven experience within financial management.
previous applicant need not apply
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner throughout the month-end process
Automating data population into standard Trust reporting templates
Consolidating Operational Area forecasts
Supporting the budget planning process and contributing to guidance documents
Contribute towards the design, population and delivery of the Trust's suite of reporting
About UHL
Based in the heart of Leicester, the University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the biggest and busiest teaching NHS Trusts in the country, with an income of almost £1 billion each year and more than 16,500 staff. Operating primarily from three acute hospitals we serve the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and specialist services to another two to three million patients across the rest of the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take their career to the next level. If you believe you have the skills, commercial acumen and motivation to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team then we would encourage your application to further your career at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner throughout the month-end process
Automating data population into standard Trust reporting templates
Consolidating Operational Area forecasts
Supporting the budget planning process and contributing to guidance documents
Contribute towards the design, population and delivery of the Trusts suite of reporting
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner throughout the month-end process
Automating data population into standard Trust reporting templates
Consolidating Operational Area forecasts
Supporting the budget planning process and contributing to guidance documents
Contribute towards the design, population and delivery of the Trusts suite of reporting
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate Level/AAT Member or equivalent experience at degree level
- A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- NHS finance experience
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all people, including senior finance colleagues, clinical teams and management teams
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and interpretative skills
- Ability to present information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, GL applications
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Other
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Ambition to succeed
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate Level/AAT Member or equivalent experience at degree level
- A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- NHS finance experience
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all people, including senior finance colleagues, clinical teams and management teams
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and interpretative skills
- Ability to present information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, GL applications
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Other
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Ambition to succeed
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
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).
