Financial Accounts Manager

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Financial Accounts Manager.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record and extensive experience in NHS or equivalent experience in a large organisation with complex workforce systems with the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve the objectives of the post. Strong communication, IT, numeracy, management and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working closely with various stakeholders and stakeholder engagement is key to the role.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The role includes the preparation and completion of the statutory Charitable Fund Annual Accounts and Report, and the provision of assistance and advice to departmental managers ensuring appropriate utilisation of funds available.

The role includes the preparation and completion of the subsidiary (HHFM Ltd) statutory Financial Statements and Annual Report. Managing all tax affairs of the subsidiary specifically VAT and Corporation Tax.

Take a lead role in the preparation and completion of the Month 9 NHS Accounts. To support the Financial Controller and Deputy in the production of the Trust's Statutory Annual Accounts and the completion of returns for Monitor.

Ensuring all Statement of Financial Position Control Accounts are reconciled on a timely basis with appropriate working papers. To support the Financial Controller across all ranges of duties including assisting in the preparation of Trust, Subsidiary, Charity and Group Financial Statements.

The post holder will develop and maintain a General Ledger coding structure, which accurately reflects Whole of Government Accounting (WGA) Income, Expenditure, Payables and Receivables accounting transactions. Responsible for completion of NHS Improvement's Foundation Trust Consolidation Schedules (FTCS) for all WGA balances. Carrying out monthly WGA reconciliations ensuring working papers are produced and developed to meet the evolving complexity of whole of government accounting.

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:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
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.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-CORP-1979S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital, Trust HQ, 3rd Floor Strayside Wing

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of financial procedures, financial policies and relevant legislation.
Knowledge of accounting principles, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
High degree of computer literacy and understands and uses IT in order to improve the effectiveness of the service, planning and supporting the introduction of new systems and actively seeking to apply technology to improve systems and process.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Expert user of Excel
Demonstrates innovation
Ability to use own initiative

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to postgraduate level, AAT Level 4 or equivalent professional experience - minimum 4 years

Desirable

Actively studying towards CCAB professional qualification
A basic level IT qualification

Experience

Essential

Recent / Relevant Financial accounts experience. Minimum 2 years.
Experience in leading a team
Knowledge of the financial framework of an NHS Trust.

Desirable

Significant financial accounts experience in the NHS.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of financial procedures, financial policies and relevant legislation.
Knowledge of accounting principles, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
High degree of computer literacy and understands and uses IT in order to improve the effectiveness of the service, planning and supporting the introduction of new systems and actively seeking to apply technology to improve systems and process.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Expert user of Excel
Demonstrates innovation
Ability to use own initiative

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to postgraduate level, AAT Level 4 or equivalent professional experience - minimum 4 years

Desirable

Actively studying towards CCAB professional qualification
A basic level IT qualification

Experience

Essential

Recent / Relevant Financial accounts experience. Minimum 2 years.
Experience in leading a team
Knowledge of the financial framework of an NHS Trust.

Desirable

Significant financial accounts experience in the NHS.

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).