Systems Accountant

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Shared Business Services offer a new, automated Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting system, which is compliant, efficient and accurate. Designed specifically for the NHS, it replaces outdated and error-prone manual spreadsheets and processes with an intuitive, cloud-based, interoperable system.We are seeking an inspirational, confident and intuitive leader with a background in systems accounting where analysing big data sets, working on multiple reconciliations, implementing depreciation methods in NHS financial management systems on a monthly basis are business as usual. You will embody our values, have a passion for supporting a phenomenal place to work and the wellbeing of colleagues, with a track record of success in a target driven environment to make sure objectives are achieved, whilst seeking continuous service improvements through transformative change to increase our NPS.This opportunity requires excellent communication, influencing, problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills. As the main point of contact for the team, you should be able to act proactively, with minimal direction whilst using your initiative ensuring we delivery a smooth timely service, whilst efficiently collaborating with NHS clients ensuring contractual deliverables are consistently met.This role will be remote with one day per month n the Leeds office!

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop a team of 8 Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Specialists, including a Training & Operational Lead and two Senior Analysts
• Oversee the daily management of the Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting operation and make sure services are delivered in line with targets/SLAs to meet contractual deadlines and IFRS standards.
• Support the team in preparation of the finance systems and templates for monthly reconciliations, including reporting of portfolio performance, ensuring accuracy and audit control in accordance with strict reporting deadlines and information requirements.
• Work alongside the Product Owner to design and develop user-friendly templates, streamline processes and standardise reporting to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide user support and troubleshoot issues related to the accounting system and outputs. Act as a subject matter expert between A2R, IT/Tech and other collaborators in delivering requirements on new projects.
• Handle internal control mechanisms, such as Risks Logs, SOPs and audits, safeguard compliance of IT & GDPR policies ensuring systems are in place for tracking, monitoring, and highlighting team performance/non-compliance.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, setting clear goals, including delivery of annual objectives, effective 1-2-1s, following absence and performance management policies.
• Handle partner concerns through to resolution, ensuring a good relationship with clients and provide a best-in-class service.

What youll bring:

• Qualified/Part Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, AAT)
• Degree in finance, tax, accounting, or related fields
• Substantial experience gained in a finance team and a highly competent understanding of accounting and finance principals and practice
• Financial systems knowledge relating to depreciation, capital, fixed assets registers and IFRS Standards
• Results driven with a focus on transformation and organisational change
• Experience handling challenging verbal and written communications dealing with complex queries

It would be great if you had:

• Experience of a shared service platform
• Experience in dealing with client facing service environment

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you!

Employment Type:Full-time, PermanentLocation:LeedsSecurity Clearance Level:DBSInternal Recruiter:ChloeSalary:£45,000 per annumBenefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundAlthough this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• What youll bring:
• Qualified/Part Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, AAT)
• Degree in finance, tax, accounting, or related fields

Desirable

• Substantial experience gained in a finance team and a highly competent understanding of accounting and finance principals and practice
• Financial systems knowledge relating to depreciation, capital, fixed assets registers and IFRS Standards
• Results driven with a focus on transformation and organisational change
• Experience handling challenging verbal and written communications dealing with complex queries
• Experience of a shared service platform
• Experience in dealing with client facing service environment

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 Shared Business Services

Address

Phoenix House, Topcliffe Lane

Tingley

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF3 1WE

Employer's website

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