Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Financial Accountant

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Job summary

Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected Mental Health Trusts?

Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible professional to join our finance team as a Financial Accountant. The role is for a fixed term contract (ending 31st December 2024) to backfill for acting up opportunities within the team. We are willing to consider both part-time and full-time applications.

We are looking an individual who is a committed team player and can contribute to the performance of our wider team performance.

DPT is one of the UKs most progressive mental health and learning disability trusts, providing services across Devon and Bristol.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

About you

As part of the essential requirements to this job you will have:

CCAB/CIMA qualification
Full understanding of the principles of accounting and accounting standards
Specialist knowledge or, and ability to advise both financial and non-financial colleagues the impact of changes to reporting standards
Substantial experience of working in an accountancy role to include experience of staff management
Good organisational skills and a logical approach to problem solving
Ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people throughout the organisation
Excellent presentation skills

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Financial Accounts team with responsibility for the management and provision of the Trusts Statutory Accounts and relevant returns ensuring these are accurate, meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

The post holder will require project management and forensic accounting techniques to analyse, interpret and provide reports to members of Finance as required. They will also be required to present complex information to a range of stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for the management and provision of the cash management function which includes accounts receivables, accounts payables, VAT returns, cash and bank functions.

They will also line manage members of the financial accounts and cash management team, and to work alongside the capital and charitable funds accountant (B7) as required.

As necessary, the post holder will advise on the implementation of any national changes, and provide corporate reports and strategic financial and business planning advice to the Trust.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

21 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0099-2

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of working in an accountancy role to include experience in staff management.
Experience of line and performance management of staff

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

Full understanding of the principles of accounting
Specialist knowledge of, and ability to apply and advise others of professional accounting standards
Detailed knowledge of computerised accounting systems and advanced knowledge of Excel or similar

Desirable

Knowledge of and ability to apply and advise others of Trust/NHS financial and other regulations and procedures

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Proactive and can do attitude towards the continuous development of systems, processes and procedures
Excellent presentation skills both verbal and written
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people throughout the organisation
Good organisational skills and a logical approach to problem solving

Desirable

Project management skills to deliver system, process and procedural improvements

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent)

Desirable

Educated to degree level
Prince2 Training

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of working in an accountancy role to include experience in staff management.
Experience of line and performance management of staff

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

Full understanding of the principles of accounting
Specialist knowledge of, and ability to apply and advise others of professional accounting standards
Detailed knowledge of computerised accounting systems and advanced knowledge of Excel or similar

Desirable

Knowledge of and ability to apply and advise others of Trust/NHS financial and other regulations and procedures

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Proactive and can do attitude towards the continuous development of systems, processes and procedures
Excellent presentation skills both verbal and written
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people throughout the organisation
Good organisational skills and a logical approach to problem solving