Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the finance team. We are looking for a driven individual who is self-motivated, pro-active and with excellent planning and organisational skills. The post holder is required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We work a hybrid arrangement with 3 days in the office.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Management Accountant role is responsible for leading on all aspects of Management Accounting for the Trust. This includes the direct line management of finance staff.
The role ensures an effective financial management and reporting function for budget holders and supports the management accounts function in delivering a high quality management accounts function.
The post holder will ensure that the integrity of appropriate financial processes are maintained and contribute to the production of corporate returns including NHSE and ICB returns.
The role will also play a key role in the identification and reporting of CIP as well as inputting into tenders, identifying the key risks and potential returns.
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- CCAB Qualified accountant or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Advanced Excel Knowledge
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth management accounting abilities & understanding of NHS finances
- Managerial Experience
- Knowledge and Understanding of NHS developments and priorities
- Ability to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the Trust
- Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of financial systems and technical spreadsheets
- Experience of working on service development and / or change management projects
Desirable
- NHS experience at senior management level
- Knowledge of relationships between NHS organisations, Local Authorities and other partners
- Experience of Corporate and Board reporting and presentation
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
- 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 with 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 and Professional Training
Essential
- CCAB Qualified accountant or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Advanced Excel Knowledge
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth management accounting abilities & understanding of NHS finances
- Managerial Experience
- Knowledge and Understanding of NHS developments and priorities
- Ability to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the Trust
- Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of financial systems and technical spreadsheets
- Experience of working on service development and / or change management projects
Desirable
- NHS experience at senior management level
- Knowledge of relationships between NHS organisations, Local Authorities and other partners
- Experience of Corporate and Board reporting and presentation
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
- 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 with 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
