Financial Accountant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant in the Financial Control Team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

Financial Control is responsible for co-ordinating effective audit and control processes, working with the Audit Committee and managing key external relationships with auditors and related national bodies. The Team ensure that robust financial accounting, processes and standards are developed and maintained for the Trust.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering managerial responsibility for external reporting of the Trust's financial statements and monthly financial returns. This will include taking responsibility for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. Also ensuring that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff.

Candidates should therefore be confident in liaising with multiple stakeholders, have excellent communication skills and be able to use their initiative to solve problems and work as a supportive and efficient team member, with a good attention to detail. A flexible, positive, 'can do' attitude is required for this role, as it offers an opportunity to help build and shape the financial control team and the finance processes of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

Managerially responsible for external reporting of the Trust's financial statements and monthly financial returns. Responsible for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. To ensure that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial accounts.

The post holder will be expected to have regular contact with other Finance staff, managers and directors within the Trust, staff of all levels from other NHS organisations and external consultants and contractors. They will be expected to communicate complex information to non-finance managers.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C6449019

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent
CCAB qualified
To be actively pursuing and able to provide evidence of continued professional education and development

Experience

Essential

To be able to demonstrate a successful track record of achievement within a large or NHS organisation, with experience in financial accounting.
Demonstration of the use of technical and operational accounting requirements
Experience in producing statutory returns including Annual Financial Statements
Experience of working with people from all levels and parts of an organisation
Experience of managing staff

Skills, Abiliies and Knowledge

Essential

Well developed Technical Accounting skills
Detailed knowledge of Accounting Standards and good accounting practice
Intermediate level IT and finance systems skills and knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS Trust financial regime
Involvement in enhancements to systems and processes
Demonstrating management and leadership skills

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability and willingness to travel between the three main sites

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent
CCAB qualified
To be actively pursuing and able to provide evidence of continued professional education and development

Experience

Essential

To be able to demonstrate a successful track record of achievement within a large or NHS organisation, with experience in financial accounting.
Demonstration of the use of technical and operational accounting requirements
Experience in producing statutory returns including Annual Financial Statements
Experience of working with people from all levels and parts of an organisation
Experience of managing staff

Skills, Abiliies and Knowledge

Essential

Well developed Technical Accounting skills
Detailed knowledge of Accounting Standards and good accounting practice
Intermediate level IT and finance systems skills and knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS Trust financial regime
Involvement in enhancements to systems and processes
Demonstrating management and leadership skills

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability and willingness to travel between the three main sites

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.