Job summary
We are currently looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our finance department.
If you are interested in the role we'd strongly recommend contacting our recruitment partner to discuss the opportunity further, we're aware that individuals can be put off by not meeting all the criteria in the job description, studies have shown that this means people will be less likely to apply, at WUTH, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work place, so if you're excited about our role and organisation but your current experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the person specification, we'd encourage you to apply or contact Martin Chadwick to discuss your experience in more detail. We are currently working with a Hybrid pattern with a 2/3 split of office and home working.We are proud to announce that we have recently undergone a successful restructure and have filled almost every post within the department, this has given us a solid foundation for the future and we are now looking for the right person to join us and help us build on this success.
We are a supportive and inclusive team and are committed to providing our employees with the training and development they need to succeed. We believe that by supporting our employees and helping them to reach their full potential, we can create a better and more effective finance department.
Main duties of the job
Some of the key responsibilities of the role will including leading the production of management accounting information to support the Divisional Management Groups in line with required timescales, ensuring information is accurate, timely and robust.
This role will also take a lead in the annual budget setting process for the division, ensuring that budgets are collated in a consistent manner.
The successful candidate will hold a CCAB Qualification, with a good working knowledge of the NHS and significant experience of working in a management accounting environment.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £450m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
After the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (WUTH) must now meet the challenge of recovery whilst achieving financial sustainability. We are keen to develop an exceptional finance function that can support the Trust to meet this challenge and to deliver outstanding care to our patients.We believe that our new structure will create an environment in which all staff can thrive and contribute to the organisation whilst achieving real work/life balance. However, this will only be possible if we are able to recruit highly motivated, engaging individuals to each role.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Management Accountant position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
After the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (WUTH) must now meet the challenge of recovery whilst achieving financial sustainability. We are keen to develop an exceptional finance function that can support the Trust to meet this challenge and to deliver outstanding care to our patients.We believe that our new structure will create an environment in which all staff can thrive and contribute to the organisation whilst achieving real work/life balance. However, this will only be possible if we are able to recruit highly motivated, engaging individuals to each role.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Management Accountant position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (member of CCAB body)/Passed Finalist.
- Evidence of participating in CPD and personal development.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Able to communicate in a variety of methods: written, verbal and presentational including report writing
- Expert knowledge of financial and management information systems and processes to ensure the availability of high quality and accurate information in a constantly changing environment.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Have a good understanding of financial management and financial accounting principles.
- Good working knowledge of NHS bodies and NHS financial systems, policies and legislation.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate on financial and non-financial issues.
- Communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally.
- Strong analytical skills to make judgements on financial and non-financial problems.
- Knowledge and understanding in general of the application of value for money and other performance measures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated individual able to work to complex and changing priorities and within strict deadlines.
- Honest and fair professional with a strong sense of integrity who sets a strong and positive example to their team and to the wider organisation.
- An effective teacher and mentor whom can identify the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and support the development of a successful team.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Required to work autonomously within the Trust, interpreting organisational and occupational policies.
- Flexible approach to office conditions with a requirement to travel across hospital sites and adapt appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (member of CCAB body)/Passed Finalist.
- Evidence of participating in CPD and personal development.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Able to communicate in a variety of methods: written, verbal and presentational including report writing
- Expert knowledge of financial and management information systems and processes to ensure the availability of high quality and accurate information in a constantly changing environment.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Have a good understanding of financial management and financial accounting principles.
- Good working knowledge of NHS bodies and NHS financial systems, policies and legislation.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate on financial and non-financial issues.
- Communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally.
- Strong analytical skills to make judgements on financial and non-financial problems.
- Knowledge and understanding in general of the application of value for money and other performance measures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated individual able to work to complex and changing priorities and within strict deadlines.
- Honest and fair professional with a strong sense of integrity who sets a strong and positive example to their team and to the wider organisation.
- An effective teacher and mentor whom can identify the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and support the development of a successful team.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Required to work autonomously within the Trust, interpreting organisational and occupational policies.
- Flexible approach to office conditions with a requirement to travel across hospital sites and adapt appropriately.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Willow House, Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
