NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Management Accountant

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Job summary

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in finance?

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team of finance professionals.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of patients and staff in our local area.

Why work for NHS Gloucestershire ICB?

We are a new and innovative organisation, with a clear vision for the future of healthcare in Gloucestershire.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We understand, encourage and celebrate diversity, making the Finance Directorate a place where we all feel that we belong.

We are committed to ensuring high quality, patient centered care is provided for people in Gloucestershire.

Placed first in the latest national Health Service Journal (HSJ) staff survey of ICBs when asked if you would recommend this employer as a place to work.

Main duties of the job

We are currently recruiting a Management Accountant (band 4/5 depending on experience). Prior experience of working in finance is desirable but not essential. This role has scope for development and we welcome applications from candidates who have the right skills and capabilities to do the job. The Job Description and Person Specification are based on a Band 5, but we would consider starting candidates with less experience in a Band 4 role.

What other benefits are available at NHS Gloucestershire ICB?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including professional training & development.

Support to undertake your professional qualification in one of AAT/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

We are a great place to work, with a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Excellent annual leave (starting at 27 days, raises to 33 days with experience, plus bank holidays).

Flexible working policies.

Free parking and a pleasant office working environment.

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

A variety of health and wellbeing arrangements including cycle to work scheme, wellbeing line and car leasing.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application form or contact us for more information. We are open to full-time and part-time candidates.

About us

Our NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also brings partners together to ensure the counties NHS provides the best possible care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better place for the future.

From 1 September 2023, ICB headquarters will be at Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG, which will be the main base for all staff.

More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk)

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9843-ICB-5974HB

Job locations

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for the roles will be available on the NHS jobs website (www.jobs.nhs.uk)

Closing Date: 10th December 2023 with interviews will be scheduled w/c 18th December. If you would like to ask any questions about these roles please email David Miskell, Lead Management Accountant, on David.miskell@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for the roles will be available on the NHS jobs website (www.jobs.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to communicate financial information comprehensively, understandably and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ Level 4/AAT Technician Level or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
A minimum of 2 years experience in a management accounting role inside or outside of the NHS.
High degree of numeracy with ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
Four years experience in a finance post.

Desirable

Understanding of NHS transactions.

Analytical

Essential

Able to research information and develop high quality understanding of issues with good associated working papers.
Experience of maintenance of high standards of working papers that support accounting adjustments and forecasts.
Ability to identify risks and to assist in the creation of potential solutions in relation to financial management.

Planning Skills

Essential

Evidence of planning and organisational skills.

Physical Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and General Ledger/reporting packages.

Autonomy

Essential

Ability to work with independently or with minimal supervision, providing specialist advice to the organization, working to tight and often changing timescales.

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to communicate financial information comprehensively, understandably and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ Level 4/AAT Technician Level or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
A minimum of 2 years experience in a management accounting role inside or outside of the NHS.
High degree of numeracy with ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
Four years experience in a finance post.

Desirable

Understanding of NHS transactions.

Analytical

Essential

Able to research information and develop high quality understanding of issues with good associated working papers.
Experience of maintenance of high standards of working papers that support accounting adjustments and forecasts.
Ability to identify risks and to assist in the creation of potential solutions in relation to financial management.

Planning Skills

Essential

Evidence of planning and organisational skills.

Physical Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and General Ledger/reporting packages.

Autonomy

Essential

Ability to work with independently or with minimal supervision, providing specialist advice to the organization, working to tight and often changing timescales.

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

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Address

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Address

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)