Job summary
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to recruit a Chief Financial Accountant.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our finance team in leading the financial accounting processes of the Trust.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understanding and experience of the management of NHS services.
The post holder would be responsible for managing the financial accounting processes of the Trust, including treasury management, ledger services, asset management and external financial reporting. Provide expert financial accounting advice relating to accounting reporting requirements and financial governance. Manage the arrangements with the ledger/financial services provider to ensure high quality services are secured, including VAT and other tax arrangements.
The post holder will also manage working capital and reporting for the Trust, influence and advise on the cash flow, debtors, and creditors to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy of the reporting.
The role would also involve managing a small finance team.
We offer flexible working with a hybrid model of working from the office base and at home.
Main duties of the job
To manage the financial accounting processes of the Trust, including treasury management, ledger services, asset management and external financial reporting.
To ensure that financial control systems meet proper stewardship of resources and that the Trust complies with accounting standards and other guidance taking into account new standards and audit recommendations.
Provide expert financial accounting advice relating to accounting reporting requirements and financial governance
Provide professional and business planning advice to the Chief Finance Officer and other Directors on all financial technical aspects including interpretation of complex changes in national policy and the financial implications for the Trust.
Acting as the lead contact for internal and external audit leading on the audit process.
Manage the arrangements with the ledger/financial services provider to ensure high quality services are secured, including VAT and other tax arrangements.
The post holder will provide leadership and stewardship in ensuring the highest possible standards of financial control are maintained and developed for all aspects of key financial system processes underpinning the accounting records relating to the Trust and its activities. They will be required to demonstrate leadership and people management skills to support and develop team members
About us
Whilst Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is one of the smallest Trusts within the Cheshire and Merseyside ICS this gives the future post holder the opportunity for significant exposure within the Trust as well as across the system.
The Trust also offers flexi working arrangements with a mix of office and home based working available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the main duties, responsibilities and key relationships please refer to the attached job description.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the main duties, responsibilities and key relationships please refer to the attached job description.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Advanced ECDL (Excel) or equivalent proficiency
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- In depth technical accounting abilities & understanding of NHS finances
- Managerial Experience
- Significant involvement in the Annual Published Accounts process
- Knowledge & understanding of NHS developments and priorities
- Knowledge of relationships between NHS organisations, Local Authorities and other partners
- Ability to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the Community Trust
Desirable
- NHS experience at senior management level
- Advanced specialist knowledge of the financial issues affecting the NHS and in particular Community Trusts
- Experience of working on service development and / or change management projects
- Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of financial systems and technical spreadsheets
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Extensive ability to capture, manipulate, analyse and interpret highly complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources
- Extensive ability to capture, manipulate, analyse and interpret highly complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels both oral and written forms
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals and actively contribute to groups
- Effective Management of workload within strict deadlines
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility quickly
- Professional and personal credibility
Desirable
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
- Willing to adapt to new ways of working and embrace change
- Perseverance, flexibility and determination
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Advanced ECDL (Excel) or equivalent proficiency
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- In depth technical accounting abilities & understanding of NHS finances
- Managerial Experience
- Significant involvement in the Annual Published Accounts process
- Knowledge & understanding of NHS developments and priorities
- Knowledge of relationships between NHS organisations, Local Authorities and other partners
- Ability to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the Community Trust
Desirable
- NHS experience at senior management level
- Advanced specialist knowledge of the financial issues affecting the NHS and in particular Community Trusts
- Experience of working on service development and / or change management projects
- Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of financial systems and technical spreadsheets
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Extensive ability to capture, manipulate, analyse and interpret highly complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources
- Extensive ability to capture, manipulate, analyse and interpret highly complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels both oral and written forms
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals and actively contribute to groups
- Effective Management of workload within strict deadlines
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility quickly
- Professional and personal credibility
Desirable
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
- Willing to adapt to new ways of working and embrace change
- Perseverance, flexibility and determination
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
