Job summary
Due to our success of winning new and exciting contracts, an opportunity has arisen within our Finance Team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Management Accountant. This role will be supporting a variety of services. The role will see the successful candidate combining analytical and interpersonal skills to support a range of stakeholders across the Trust. Some of the key tasks will involve detailed variance analysis, month end income and expenditure reconciliation, budget setting & forecast support and participation in budget holder meetings.
Main duties of the job
Budget statement reconciliation and analysis
Producing budget statements from the ledger
Investigating variances and making any necessary adjustments
Implementing adjustments to income and expenditure for forecast and budget setting
Validation of new spend and involvement in business cases
Active engagement with budget holders and other Trust colleagues
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is part of the Financial Planning and Performance Management team within the Trust.
The post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust. This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Clinical and/or Corporate Directorate structure including our subsidiary company Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF).
The post holder will ensure that financial information is processed in accordance to specific deadlines and complies with internal procedures and accounting principles. The holder will work closely with budget holders to investigate complex enquires and will advise on financial issues.
The post holder will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide Clinical and Corporate/HIF Directorates with appropriate financial performance management and business planning information relating to their activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.
For more information please see the Job description and Personal Specification attached or contact Karen Scarth on karen.scarth@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is part of the Financial Planning and Performance Management team within the Trust.
The post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust. This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Clinical and/or Corporate Directorate structure including our subsidiary company Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF).
The post holder will ensure that financial information is processed in accordance to specific deadlines and complies with internal procedures and accounting principles. The holder will work closely with budget holders to investigate complex enquires and will advise on financial issues.
The post holder will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide Clinical and Corporate/HIF Directorates with appropriate financial performance management and business planning information relating to their activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.
For more information please see the Job description and Personal Specification attached or contact Karen Scarth on karen.scarth@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Budgets & Variances
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Qualifications
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent Excel skills
Desirable
- NHS Background
- Working with Oracle
- At least two years previous Management Accounts Experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Budgets & Variances
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Qualifications
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent Excel skills
Desirable
- NHS Background
- Working with Oracle
- At least two years previous Management Accounts Experience
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).
