Business Accountant

NUPAS Ltd

The closing date is 26 February 2025

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Job summary

Job Purpose

This is an entirely office based role located in the City Centre of Manchester. Business Accountant - Fixed term 6 months, you will be expected to work full-time hours of 37.5 per week.

This is an opportunity to work for one of the leading organisations supporting women's reproductive choices and, as such, it is essential that you feel as passionately about this, and the right to choose, as we do.

Main duties of the job

The Business Accountant will lead in financial management and reporting, support in financial planning. This role will also work closely with all budget holders to provide financial support.

Delivery of maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Promotion of a supportive and friendly working environment.

Non judgmental attitude.

Continuous development to meet business needs.

About us

The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.

All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.

The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Visions & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,401.50 a year 7.5 hrs 5 Days per week - Total 37.5 hrs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0169-25-0008

Job locations

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Finance Duties

Establish staff in post report to help budget holder to understand pay cost in detail and improve efficiency from workforce planning. This will form part of the monthly reporting once it is in place

Lead the month end variance analysis, prepare the regional finance reports and chair the monthly finance meeting with budget holders

Support in preparation of monthly report for Finance Committee, deputise Head of Finance when required

Support in preparation of quarterly NHSE FPR submission, internal and external costing, forecasting and annual budget planning process

Provide support to budget holders raise financial awareness, gain good understanding of their budget,

Champion value for money and support in continuous improvement of efficiency across the organisation

Provide team support for continuous improvement in processes and cross cover duties when required

General Duties

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post and/or that are deemed to be within your capabilities.

To work in harmony with all team members including those in different regional groups and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues, clients, visitors, referring agencies and contractors.

Support a womans right to request an abortion within UK legal framework.

To maintain and improve standards of work through training, attending courses and keeping up to date with technical information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Finance Duties

Establish staff in post report to help budget holder to understand pay cost in detail and improve efficiency from workforce planning. This will form part of the monthly reporting once it is in place

Lead the month end variance analysis, prepare the regional finance reports and chair the monthly finance meeting with budget holders

Support in preparation of monthly report for Finance Committee, deputise Head of Finance when required

Support in preparation of quarterly NHSE FPR submission, internal and external costing, forecasting and annual budget planning process

Provide support to budget holders raise financial awareness, gain good understanding of their budget,

Champion value for money and support in continuous improvement of efficiency across the organisation

Provide team support for continuous improvement in processes and cross cover duties when required

General Duties

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post and/or that are deemed to be within your capabilities.

To work in harmony with all team members including those in different regional groups and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues, clients, visitors, referring agencies and contractors.

Support a womans right to request an abortion within UK legal framework.

To maintain and improve standards of work through training, attending courses and keeping up to date with technical information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in financial management
  • Adequate experience in business partnering
  • Experience in supporting business cases and planning

Desirable

  • Senior level post qualification experience
  • Experience in financial control and/or payroll function
  • Experience in healthcare finance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent excel and data analysis skills
  • Confident ledger user
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands

Desirable

  • Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
  • Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver significant financial improvements
  • Expertise in Sage ledger and payroll system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • CCAB Qualified Accountant or finalist
  • Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in financial management
  • Adequate experience in business partnering
  • Experience in supporting business cases and planning

Desirable

  • Senior level post qualification experience
  • Experience in financial control and/or payroll function
  • Experience in healthcare finance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent excel and data analysis skills
  • Confident ledger user
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands

Desirable

  • Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
  • Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver significant financial improvements
  • Expertise in Sage ledger and payroll system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • CCAB Qualified Accountant or finalist
  • Continuing Professional Development

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

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Employer's website

https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Employer's website

https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Finance

Yan Yang

yan.yang@nupas.co.uk

07876834312

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,401.50 a year 7.5 hrs 5 Days per week - Total 37.5 hrs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0169-25-0008

Job locations

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


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