Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Financial Controller

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Job summary

Please note - this post is NHS AfC: Band 8b - Subject to completion of job matching.

The post holder will be responsible for the Trust's Financial Services function, adopting a professional, modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure an efficient financial accounts service is provided. This includes delivery of financial accounting and controls, statutory reporting, technical accounting expertise, capital accounting, payment of suppliers, collection of income, cash management, charitable funds and staff development.

They will lead the production of Annual Accounts and co-ordinating external and internal audit work. They will also play a key role in modelling the behaviours outlined in the Trust values. The post holder is part of the Finance Senior Management Team and is expected to contribute to the wider finance.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the production of the Trust's (Including Subsidiary) statutory financial accounts in line with NHS England's submission timetable, and in accordance with the DHSC Group Accounting Manual.

Oversee the production of the Charity accounts.

Ensure robust financial processes are in place to ensure the integrity of the general ledger/other financial systems and the data contained within these systems.

Management of the Treasury Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Capital Accounts Function.

Promote a positive finance staff development culture and ensure compliance with national and Trust strategies.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1630M

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate and District NHS FT

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached the full person specification and job description or contact Karen Scarth karen.scarth@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached the full person specification and job description or contact Karen Scarth karen.scarth@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified
  • 3 years minimum NHS Financial Accounts Experience
  • Evidence professional development
  • Leading a Team
  • Analyse complex information

Desirable

  • Significant FA experience
  • Expert knowledge of NHS Finance regime/Accounting standards
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified
  • 3 years minimum NHS Financial Accounts Experience
  • Evidence professional development
  • Leading a Team
  • Analyse complex information

Desirable

  • Significant FA experience
  • Expert knowledge of NHS Finance regime/Accounting standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate and District NHS FT

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate and District NHS FT

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Finance

Karen Scarth

karen.scarth@nhs.net

01423553259

Details

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1630M

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate and District NHS FT

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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