Job summary
We have a
key position within PICS to hold responsibility for the financial operational
management and day-to-day running of the organisation’s finances. Through doing
this, you will be assisting the management team with achieving the strategic
goals, delivering the financial plan, and achieving sustainable growth.
You will be
supported by two Assistants and a Finance Officer to deliver the operational
management of PICS’s finances, forecasting and strategic goals. You will be
part of the leadership team and finance committee, where you will report on
monthly budgets, each quarter, trends, forecasts, and annual statements.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing accounting operations (including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank reconciliations, Cost Accounting, Capital Accounting and Revenue Recognition)
- Streamlining and improving financial systems, operations and procedures/processes including keeping up to date with technological advances and accounting software to ensure fit for purpose
- Oversight of the banking system, payments (including debit card) and internet purchasing accounts, salaries payments, NHS and other pension payments, monitoring of HMRC payments and statements
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant
- Postgraduate/finance related qualification
About us
We offer a comprehensive package which includes:
- Part of a team of experienced practitioners and supported by the Managing Director who will help support your professional development
- Part of the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative government-based scheme (based on eligibility) with generous employer contributions
- Competitive salaries with clear progression pathways – referenced to NHS Agenda for Change
- Fully integrated with NHS IT systems
- Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service
- On appointment – 27 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- After 5 years – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- After 10 years – 33 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- Competitive leave entitlement that includes sickness pay and maternity leave
- Join a caring culture and a company of can-do experts
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing accounting operations (including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank reconciliations, Cost Accounting, Capital Accounting and Revenue Recognition)
- Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported including variances to budget/plans
- Creating monthly budget reports, quarterly reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts and annual financial statements
- Cash flow management and debt/debt collection
- Oversight of the banking system, payments (including debit card) and internet purchasing accounts, salaries payments, NHS, and other pension payments, monitoring of HMRC payments and statements
- Ensure strong internal controls are in place (and adhered to) by reviewing business processes and accounting policies.
- Streamlining and improving financial systems, operations and procedures/processes including keeping up to date with technological advances and accounting software to ensure fit for purpose
- Supervising, managing, and developing finance team staff
- Managing the audit process and being the point of contact for auditors on any technical accounting matters
- Contributing to company financial strategy and decision-making processes including Identifying cost reduction opportunities
- Assisting the Finance Director in presenting reports to managers, finance committee and board
- Supporting the production of the annual report and accounts and other financial reports
- Assisting with interpretation and implementation of new regulatory and reporting standards and amendments liaising with the auditors
- Strong & demonstrable leadership skills
- Engaging - Keen to develop and progress members of the team (with previous demonstrable experience of doing so)
- Forward thinking/innovative/challenge the status quo
- Providing financial training and support to managers/budget holders
- Supporting the Finance Director with technical accounting papers for the Finance Committee
- Providing corporation tax and VAT planning advice with reference to current legislation and ensuring the necessary accounting and payments are completed in a timely manner
- Keeping up to date with relevant accounting, business, and personal/team development opportunities
- Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. NHS CCG, ICS, ICP, PCNS, local partners, auditors, insurers, bankers, and suppliers
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures
GENERAL
- Represent PICS at local forums as required
- Provide support as required to the Managing Director and across the organisation including (but not limited to) on-call duties, facilities management, incident management, Sustainability, and compliance with external assessments/requirements
- To promote excellent standards across the organisation
- To liaise and work with the management team and others to support the organisation
Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to assist with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing accounting operations (including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank reconciliations, Cost Accounting, Capital Accounting and Revenue Recognition)
- Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported including variances to budget/plans
- Creating monthly budget reports, quarterly reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts and annual financial statements
- Cash flow management and debt/debt collection
- Oversight of the banking system, payments (including debit card) and internet purchasing accounts, salaries payments, NHS, and other pension payments, monitoring of HMRC payments and statements
- Ensure strong internal controls are in place (and adhered to) by reviewing business processes and accounting policies.
- Streamlining and improving financial systems, operations and procedures/processes including keeping up to date with technological advances and accounting software to ensure fit for purpose
- Supervising, managing, and developing finance team staff
- Managing the audit process and being the point of contact for auditors on any technical accounting matters
- Contributing to company financial strategy and decision-making processes including Identifying cost reduction opportunities
- Assisting the Finance Director in presenting reports to managers, finance committee and board
- Supporting the production of the annual report and accounts and other financial reports
- Assisting with interpretation and implementation of new regulatory and reporting standards and amendments liaising with the auditors
- Strong & demonstrable leadership skills
- Engaging - Keen to develop and progress members of the team (with previous demonstrable experience of doing so)
- Forward thinking/innovative/challenge the status quo
- Providing financial training and support to managers/budget holders
- Supporting the Finance Director with technical accounting papers for the Finance Committee
- Providing corporation tax and VAT planning advice with reference to current legislation and ensuring the necessary accounting and payments are completed in a timely manner
- Keeping up to date with relevant accounting, business, and personal/team development opportunities
- Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. NHS CCG, ICS, ICP, PCNS, local partners, auditors, insurers, bankers, and suppliers
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures
GENERAL
- Represent PICS at local forums as required
- Provide support as required to the Managing Director and across the organisation including (but not limited to) on-call duties, facilities management, incident management, Sustainability, and compliance with external assessments/requirements
- To promote excellent standards across the organisation
- To liaise and work with the management team and others to support the organisation
Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to assist with your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
- Please provide details of your CCAB/CIMA Accountancy qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
- Please provide details of your CCAB/CIMA Accountancy qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Integrated Community Services
Address
Unit H4 Ash Tree Court
Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 6PY
Employer's website
http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
