Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as the Trust's Deputy Head of Financial Services.
We are looking for an experienced financial professional with drive, ambition and a passion for excellence.
The substantive job description and person specification are attached.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Financial Services, the post holder will assist the Head of Financial Services to provide a high-class financial accounting service to the Trust, delivering all aspects of the Trust's financial accounting requirements which include annual accounts, capital accounting, charitable fund accounting, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, VAT accounting, reconciliation of key payroll deductions and completion of financial returns.
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oCCAB Qualified Accountant
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oComputer courses ECDL or equivalent
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- oExperience in a senior role with a proven track record of achievement
- oExperience of working in a busy accounting environment.
- oRecent senior financial accounting experience of treasury management, VAT and control accounts
Desirable
- oFinancial Accounts experience in a public sector environment for a minimum of two years
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of accepted standards & practices
- oDetailed understanding of the NHS financial accounting regime
- oHighly developed, detailed working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages
- oAbility to analyse problems and evaluate solutions
- oAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing all disciplines and seniorities
- oExcellent organisation and time management skills, able to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within deadlines.
- oExperience of using financial systems
- oAbility to work on a varied portfolio of tasks
- oAbility to work within established accounting procedures, NHS legislation and NHS finance policies seeking advice when necessary.
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems, including Oracle (Financial system of the Trust), ESR (Payroll), Powergate (ordering and invoice matching), Genisys (Scanning solution), NHS Logistics (stores system) and Ascribe (electronic prescription system)
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- oSelf motivated
- oThe post requires a high level of initiative in dealing with queries from internal and external stakeholders
- oThe post holder requires and ability to work flexibly in order to meet the challenging deadlines
- oInnovative, constantly seeking new ways to improve performance
- oSelf-confident and able to maintain composure under pressure
- oProfessional, acts with integrity at all times
- oTenacity
- oAbility to use initiative to work successfully alone, or as part of a team
- oAbility to work under minimum supervision, prioritising workload
Desirable
- oStrong public service values
- oProven experience of successfully managing change
- oEvidence of continually improving / innovating performance
- oInterest in finance staff development
- oPotential to move on to a more senior level appointment
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oCCAB Qualified Accountant
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oComputer courses ECDL or equivalent
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- oExperience in a senior role with a proven track record of achievement
- oExperience of working in a busy accounting environment.
- oRecent senior financial accounting experience of treasury management, VAT and control accounts
Desirable
- oFinancial Accounts experience in a public sector environment for a minimum of two years
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of accepted standards & practices
- oDetailed understanding of the NHS financial accounting regime
- oHighly developed, detailed working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages
- oAbility to analyse problems and evaluate solutions
- oAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing all disciplines and seniorities
- oExcellent organisation and time management skills, able to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within deadlines.
- oExperience of using financial systems
- oAbility to work on a varied portfolio of tasks
- oAbility to work within established accounting procedures, NHS legislation and NHS finance policies seeking advice when necessary.
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems, including Oracle (Financial system of the Trust), ESR (Payroll), Powergate (ordering and invoice matching), Genisys (Scanning solution), NHS Logistics (stores system) and Ascribe (electronic prescription system)
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- oSelf motivated
- oThe post requires a high level of initiative in dealing with queries from internal and external stakeholders
- oThe post holder requires and ability to work flexibly in order to meet the challenging deadlines
- oInnovative, constantly seeking new ways to improve performance
- oSelf-confident and able to maintain composure under pressure
- oProfessional, acts with integrity at all times
- oTenacity
- oAbility to use initiative to work successfully alone, or as part of a team
- oAbility to work under minimum supervision, prioritising workload
Desirable
- oStrong public service values
- oProven experience of successfully managing change
- oEvidence of continually improving / innovating performance
- oInterest in finance staff development
- oPotential to move on to a more senior level appointment
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).
