Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and organised individual to join a multi-award-winning Finance and Procurement Department. We are a Level 3 accredited Finance department with a reputation for being a great place to work, the post holder will embody the characteristics of a Future focused Finance leader and will uphold all the Trusts' values and behaviours.
The vacant position is within our Contract Income & Costing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the team at Stockport NHS FT.
Please note the interview will likely be happening on the week commencing 1st May 2023.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an individual with the skills to actively engage with finance colleagues and mangers both within the Trust and with NHS Commissioners. The postholder reports to the Chief Income & Contracts Accountant, and as well as analysing and reporting contract income you'll play a key role articulating the contract income perspective to a number of stakeholders. A good knowledge of NHS finance and in particular funding within the NHS is desirable.
You should have excellent technical and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to deadlines. We're looking for a strong team player who is self-motivated, innovative, and able to actively contribute to both the success of the team and the trust.
The candidate should be CCAB/CIMA qualified or in the final stages of qualification.
Hybrid working is fully supported.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description for more info.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description for more info.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes or equivalent to include English and Maths or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Qualified desirable but at least Part qualified CCAB/ CIMA accountant (advanced diploma level) or equivalent and actively studying towards full membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS financial regime and the challenges that this entails
- Specialist up to date knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
- Proficient in the use of computerised and manual financial systems.
Experience
Essential
- Consistent, significant & recent experience in a contract income or management accounting environment, with an advanced understanding of financial management, contract income and financial accounting principles. Evidence of experience in a senior finance management role
- Experience of computerised financial ledger systems
- Expert experience of working in a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary environment to include aspects of: oIncome / National Tariff oBudgeting oFinancial Planning oPerformance Management oCost Improvement Programmes
Desirable
- Consistent, significant & recent experience in a NHS or public sector finance
- Experience of Agresso/ Unit 4 ledger system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills; attention to detail and accuracy
- Innovative, constantly seeking new ways to improve performance
- Ability to work within established accounting procedures, NHS legislation and NHS finance policies seeking advice when necessary
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes or equivalent to include English and Maths or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Qualified desirable but at least Part qualified CCAB/ CIMA accountant (advanced diploma level) or equivalent and actively studying towards full membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS financial regime and the challenges that this entails
- Specialist up to date knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
- Proficient in the use of computerised and manual financial systems.
Experience
Essential
- Consistent, significant & recent experience in a contract income or management accounting environment, with an advanced understanding of financial management, contract income and financial accounting principles. Evidence of experience in a senior finance management role
- Experience of computerised financial ledger systems
- Expert experience of working in a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary environment to include aspects of: oIncome / National Tariff oBudgeting oFinancial Planning oPerformance Management oCost Improvement Programmes
Desirable
- Consistent, significant & recent experience in a NHS or public sector finance
- Experience of Agresso/ Unit 4 ledger system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills; attention to detail and accuracy
- Innovative, constantly seeking new ways to improve performance
- Ability to work within established accounting procedures, NHS legislation and NHS finance policies seeking advice when necessary
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).
