Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a suitably
experienced and motivated Corporate Group Accountant to join our successful
team within the award winning, Financial Management function at County Durham
and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The role is a key part of our finance team providing
financial support and guidance to the organisation and trust's subsiduary
company while supporting the financial strategy of the department. We are
seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about what they do in
order to support delivering the best care for patients.
In return we will offer you a warm and welcoming environment
where you will be fully supported.
We
operate an agile working policy, whereby, the team are based on site for a
proportion of the week and have the option to work at home, for 2 days per
week, on a rota basis.
We are an ACCA approved employer, CIMA premier partner and a
Member of the AAT Employer Scheme.
Alongside this, department is One NHS Finance Future Focussed Finance
Level 3 accredited.
This role is positioned to enable excellent
developmental and career progression opportunities
Main duties of the job
This post will sit within a team of 6 and will be required
in providing financial management advice, information and support to Corporate and
the Trust Subsidiary (SCL) management teams.
To lead upon the interaction between CDDFT and SCL from a
finance perspective, ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the
set timetable.
To act as the named individual for financial interactions
between CDDFT and SCL
To provide a comprehensive financial management and
business advice service to the Corporate Departments to facilitate the
achievement of their overall service and business objectives within the
resource allocated to them ensuring finance objectives are delivered
To support the Corporate Accountant in
fulfilling other corporate financial responsibilities as required, for example
in relation to Annual Accounts, NHSI plans and returns, freedom of information
requests, liaison with internal/external audit etc.
About us
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Corporate
Group Accountant will support the Corporate Accountant in the delivery of
financial planning and control, financial performance and reporting for
Corporate Divisions and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)
In the
discharge of his/her duties the post holder will be expected to communicate
closely and effectively with corporate & SCL service managers, as well as
with other equivalent members of other NHS or external agencies. The post
holder will represent the Corporate Accountant at sub committees of the
Corporates/SCL as directed.
To lead
upon the interaction between CDDFT and SCL from a finance perspective,
ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable and
services are provided in line with the SLA.
To act as
the named individual for financial interactions between CDDFT and SCL
To provide
advice to the Corporate Managers, and other staff in the Trust, on the
financial and economic implications of management policy and action,
suggesting and implementing financial policies and procedures as required in
line with the Trusts constitution, standing financial instructions and
scheme of delegation.
To work
alongside the corporate and care group teams to review, develop and maintain
systems of reporting financial performance ensuring a culture of continuous
improvement exists at all levels in the department contributing to increased
productivity, quality and usefulness of financial & business advice &
information to corporate and divisional teams.
Day-to-day
management of the financial management team to ensure workload and tasks are
allocated to subordinate staff in a way which ensures all production
deadlines are met. Supporting the
Corporate Accountant with their appointment, development, training and
education. This will involve carrying out annual appraisals giving advice and
guidance on their career development, other issues including professional
training.
To
regularly monitor, report and advise on the current & forecast financial
performance of the Corporate Areas. Under guidance from Line Manager
challenges and influences managers when required, to ensure the achievement
of financial targets through the development & implementation of agreed
action plans.
To support
the Corporate Accountant in fulfilling other corporate financial
responsibilities as required, for example in relation to Annual Accounts,
NHSI plans and returns, freedom of information requests, liaison with
internal/external audit etc.
To provide
financial support, during the Divisions business planning and contracting
process. This will involve analysing and interpreting financial data and
making judgements on the financial and economic effects of developments -
both revenue, capital and advising on any potential efficiencies and risks.
To attend
regular meetings with the Corporate staff as required, including deputising
for the Corporate Accountant
To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Corporate
Group Accountant will support the Corporate Accountant in the delivery of
financial planning and control, financial performance and reporting for
Corporate Divisions and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)
In the
discharge of his/her duties the post holder will be expected to communicate
closely and effectively with corporate & SCL service managers, as well as
with other equivalent members of other NHS or external agencies. The post
holder will represent the Corporate Accountant at sub committees of the
Corporates/SCL as directed.
To lead
upon the interaction between CDDFT and SCL from a finance perspective,
ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable and
services are provided in line with the SLA.
To act as
the named individual for financial interactions between CDDFT and SCL
To provide
advice to the Corporate Managers, and other staff in the Trust, on the
financial and economic implications of management policy and action,
suggesting and implementing financial policies and procedures as required in
line with the Trusts constitution, standing financial instructions and
scheme of delegation.
To work
alongside the corporate and care group teams to review, develop and maintain
systems of reporting financial performance ensuring a culture of continuous
improvement exists at all levels in the department contributing to increased
productivity, quality and usefulness of financial & business advice &
information to corporate and divisional teams.
Day-to-day
management of the financial management team to ensure workload and tasks are
allocated to subordinate staff in a way which ensures all production
deadlines are met. Supporting the
Corporate Accountant with their appointment, development, training and
education. This will involve carrying out annual appraisals giving advice and
guidance on their career development, other issues including professional
training.
To
regularly monitor, report and advise on the current & forecast financial
performance of the Corporate Areas. Under guidance from Line Manager
challenges and influences managers when required, to ensure the achievement
of financial targets through the development & implementation of agreed
action plans.
To support
the Corporate Accountant in fulfilling other corporate financial
responsibilities as required, for example in relation to Annual Accounts,
NHSI plans and returns, freedom of information requests, liaison with
internal/external audit etc.
To provide
financial support, during the Divisions business planning and contracting
process. This will involve analysing and interpreting financial data and
making judgements on the financial and economic effects of developments -
both revenue, capital and advising on any potential efficiencies and risks.
To attend
regular meetings with the Corporate staff as required, including deputising
for the Corporate Accountant
To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a finance function
- Experience of using computerised finance systems; General Ledger & report writing software.
- Experience of Microsoft Office software applications
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS finance
- Knowledge / experience of recruitment, appraisal, delegation, training, staff discipline and relevant HR policies and procedures
- Experience of using Oracle General Ledger and Discoverer
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to advise finance and non finance managers on matters relating to their own area, providing detailed advice and guidance;
- Ability to communicate and negotiate will staff at all levels within and outside of the Trust
- Understands, and can effectively convey current financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to produce and analyse business cases, including the development and appraisal of options, to optimise the allocation of resources.
-
- Ability to plan and manage the workload of own team, to ensure workload is delivered to a high quality within deadlines.
-
- Advises others on compliance with the Corporate Governance Manual (e.g. SFIs, Schemes of Delegation) and applies the principles of accountability, transparency, integrity and the public good to all activities within own area.
- Supervises others in their compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Applies knowledge of the regulatory framework for risk management and advises the organisation on issues relating to financial risk, measuring, assessing and reporting on responses, controls and required actions.
- Has a wider awareness of the organisation and its position in the marketplace and uses this to challenge processes and data in order to make improvements.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of service provided within own role and own team/area of finance.
- Actively seeks feedback from customers and stakeholders in order to constantly improve
- Excellent organisational skills
- Capable of working independently
- Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within challenging deadlines
- Clear and effective communication and presentation skills.
- Good people management skills team working, motivation & delegation.
- Good influencing, analytical and negotiation skills
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS funding regime
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS financial developments and initiatives, such as Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
- Manipulates data within software to obtain management information
- Is able to programme software to create information in a new format (e.g. complex structures of linked spread sheets/databases) suitable for accounting purposes and for use by others.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or passed finalist or significant equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience working towards CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or passed finalist
Special Requirements
Essential
- A commitment to the continuous development of the finance department to be innovative and to constantly seek new ways of working / improving performance.
- Able to travel throughout the Trust Area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a finance function
- Experience of using computerised finance systems; General Ledger & report writing software.
- Experience of Microsoft Office software applications
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS finance
- Knowledge / experience of recruitment, appraisal, delegation, training, staff discipline and relevant HR policies and procedures
- Experience of using Oracle General Ledger and Discoverer
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to advise finance and non finance managers on matters relating to their own area, providing detailed advice and guidance;
- Ability to communicate and negotiate will staff at all levels within and outside of the Trust
- Understands, and can effectively convey current financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to produce and analyse business cases, including the development and appraisal of options, to optimise the allocation of resources.
-
- Ability to plan and manage the workload of own team, to ensure workload is delivered to a high quality within deadlines.
-
- Advises others on compliance with the Corporate Governance Manual (e.g. SFIs, Schemes of Delegation) and applies the principles of accountability, transparency, integrity and the public good to all activities within own area.
- Supervises others in their compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Applies knowledge of the regulatory framework for risk management and advises the organisation on issues relating to financial risk, measuring, assessing and reporting on responses, controls and required actions.
- Has a wider awareness of the organisation and its position in the marketplace and uses this to challenge processes and data in order to make improvements.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of service provided within own role and own team/area of finance.
- Actively seeks feedback from customers and stakeholders in order to constantly improve
- Excellent organisational skills
- Capable of working independently
- Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within challenging deadlines
- Clear and effective communication and presentation skills.
- Good people management skills team working, motivation & delegation.
- Good influencing, analytical and negotiation skills
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS funding regime
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS financial developments and initiatives, such as Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
- Manipulates data within software to obtain management information
- Is able to programme software to create information in a new format (e.g. complex structures of linked spread sheets/databases) suitable for accounting purposes and for use by others.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or passed finalist or significant equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience working towards CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or passed finalist
Special Requirements
Essential
- A commitment to the continuous development of the finance department to be innovative and to constantly seek new ways of working / improving performance.
- Able to travel throughout the Trust Area.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
