Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust currently has a vacancy for the role ofFinancial Management Accountant. If you are looking for a role that shapes how finance meets the needs of our healthcare services, engaging with clinical teams and managers as well as a real focus on your personal development, then this is a prime opportunity.
Working within a highly motivated and dynamic financial management team you will support the Clinical Support & Imaging Clinical Management Group (CMG) as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for ambitious individual who has the ability to work independently and within a team, who is proactive and possesses strong communication skills. Organisation skills along with sound financial and analytical expertise are key in this role to support the finance function in achieving the wider Trust vision and goals.
Main duties of the job
The role will ensure a robust, high performing and sustainable financial performance function is delivered to the Trust for the Clinical Management Group.
You will be working closely with senior finance and operational members of the Trust.
We are a Directorate with huge ambitions to become 'best in class;' to develop ourselves and our services to help support providing excellent patient care.
The Finance and Procurement directorate has made significant investments into the structure and its training and development programme to ensure staff are able to deliver high standard services whilst being supported to progress in their professional careers.
You will be joining a pool of talented, experienced, and highly capable team members in the Finance and Procurement Directorate as well as Trust-wide overseen by a high performing and supportive Senior Management Team and Trust Board.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the finance and procurement function and CMG team.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the timely production of monthly financial reports, performance/speciality packs and variance reconciliations.
- Ensuring significant monthly variances are investigated prior to report distribution, follow up any queries post budget holder meetings and complete month end reporting.
- Verifying the accuracy of coding to ensure that management information is correct
- Holding a robust understanding of service areas and providing a level of challenge and scrutiny by attending monthly budget holder meetings.
- Assisting in the annual budget setting process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the finance and procurement function and CMG team.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the timely production of monthly financial reports, performance/speciality packs and variance reconciliations.
- Ensuring significant monthly variances are investigated prior to report distribution, follow up any queries post budget holder meetings and complete month end reporting.
- Verifying the accuracy of coding to ensure that management information is correct
- Holding a robust understanding of service areas and providing a level of challenge and scrutiny by attending monthly budget holder meetings.
- Assisting in the annual budget setting process.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4/AAT Technical Level/NEBS Level 3 or equivalent experience
- A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Conversant with information management and technology
- Fully conversant with financial procedures and can interpret and apply financial information
- NHS finance experience
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
Desirable
- Experience of working in financial management functions
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and interpretative skills
Skills
Essential
- Highly numerate and a working knowledge of computer based software packages
- 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
- Committed to continuous improvement and a desire to learn
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4/AAT Technical Level/NEBS Level 3 or equivalent experience
- A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Conversant with information management and technology
- Fully conversant with financial procedures and can interpret and apply financial information
- NHS finance experience
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
Desirable
- Experience of working in financial management functions
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and interpretative skills
Skills
Essential
- Highly numerate and a working knowledge of computer based software packages
- 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
- Committed to continuous improvement and a desire to learn
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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
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).
