Job summary
If you have excellent communication skills, are experienced in financial operations/accounting, and are interested in a role that can make a difference, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have the opportunity for you! We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join our team in Fleetwood. It's the perfect opportunity to see how rewarding a career within the NHS can be!
- If you are analytical, detail oriented and passionate about team development, you have what this role needs!You will join Pensions Financial Operations team, providing key support in delivering the objectives of the team and leading the financial support staff. You will be responsible delivering high quality customer service and providing a range of financial and reporting services for the department and our stakeholders. You will need to be supportive, driven and always looking for ways to improve our performance!
What do we offer?
- 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
- Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
- Flexi time
- Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
- Career development
- Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
- Excellent pension
- NHS Car lease scheme
- Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for people who have well developed analytical skills, are methodical in their approach to their work and have team management experience.
- Experience in a finance department
- Well developed report writing skills
- Contributes to the management and performance of the Pensions Financial Operations and Allocations/Pensions Annual Allowance Compensation Charge Scheme team function, providing leadership and direction as required. This will include recruitment, appraisal, absence management and training of staff members
- Contributes to the development and planning of the workload of the team. Makes daily adjustments to plans in order to meet organisational requirements and to ensure that all financial information is processed in accordance with procedures and legislation in an accurate and timely manner
- Investigate and resolve complex enquiries providing assistance and help as required
- Contributing to the preparation of the Pension Scheme accounts, providing appropriate creditors, debtors, and other statutory information
- Experience in investigation, resolution and reconciliation of financial accounts
- Cultivating the services provided as a centre of excellence, achieved by overseeing the development of staff, services and systems in line with best practice, new initiatives, quality improvements and on-going consultation with key stakeholders
- Effective communication skills
- Advanced IT application skills (MS Excel in particular)
About us
At the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) we deliver a range of essential national services to NHS organisations and contractors, patients and the public.
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Being one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, our values are to be Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We CARE about what we do and support each other in achieving our objectives.
Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. With wellbeing and inclusion central to our ethos, our BAME, Disability and Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Armed Forces and Women's networks help our colleagues to be their authentic selves at work.
At the NHSBSA we value and respect the diversity of our colleagues and are committed to being a flexible employer. We are proud to offer flexible working opportunities. Whether you're interested in hybrid working, working from home, flexible hours or job sharing, apply today and we can discuss available options with you at the interview stage.
We are the NHS delivering for the NHS
Visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/work-with-us and start your career with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you are accountable for:
Contributing to the management and performance of your Team, providing leadership and direction and inspiring excellent performance from the team members. This will include recruitment, including objective setting fully aligned to directorate and organisational objectives and goals, and the development and motivation of staff to achieve them, including implementing and conducting appraisals, 1-2-1s and ensuring all staff have Personal Development Plans necessary to maintain performance.
Contributing to the development and planning of the workload of the team ensuring that all KPIs, reconciliations and internal controls are met in an accurate and timely manner. Makes daily adjustments to plans to meet organisational requirements and to ensure that all financial information is processed in accordance with procedures and legislation.
Contributing to the preparation of the Pension Scheme accounts, providing appropriate creditors, debtors, and other statutory information
Manage the Allocations and PAACCS team accounting information and processes ensuring that
- Bank reconciliations NHS Pensions, Injury Benefits and PAACCS and control/suspense reconciliations are undertaken within deadlines.
- The prompt allocation of employer contributions and Invoice repayments undertaken within deadlines.
- The investigation and resolution of unallocated pension contributions
- The investigation and resolution of payroll rejections for the PAACCS Scheme
- Significant anomalies are escalated to the Pensions Financial Operations Manager for further action when necessary.
Responsible to: Pensions Financial Operations Manager
Responsible for: Finance Officers, Finance Assistants
Key relationships and connections
- NHSBSA peers
- Leadership Team
- Heads of Service
- Finance Staff
- Customers and clients
- NHS and Government Agencies
- Hosted/Shared Service Customers
- External stakeholders and suppliers
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you are accountable for:
Contributing to the management and performance of your Team, providing leadership and direction and inspiring excellent performance from the team members. This will include recruitment, including objective setting fully aligned to directorate and organisational objectives and goals, and the development and motivation of staff to achieve them, including implementing and conducting appraisals, 1-2-1s and ensuring all staff have Personal Development Plans necessary to maintain performance.
Contributing to the development and planning of the workload of the team ensuring that all KPIs, reconciliations and internal controls are met in an accurate and timely manner. Makes daily adjustments to plans to meet organisational requirements and to ensure that all financial information is processed in accordance with procedures and legislation.
Contributing to the preparation of the Pension Scheme accounts, providing appropriate creditors, debtors, and other statutory information
Manage the Allocations and PAACCS team accounting information and processes ensuring that
- Bank reconciliations NHS Pensions, Injury Benefits and PAACCS and control/suspense reconciliations are undertaken within deadlines.
- The prompt allocation of employer contributions and Invoice repayments undertaken within deadlines.
- The investigation and resolution of unallocated pension contributions
- The investigation and resolution of payroll rejections for the PAACCS Scheme
- Significant anomalies are escalated to the Pensions Financial Operations Manager for further action when necessary.
Responsible to: Pensions Financial Operations Manager
Responsible for: Finance Officers, Finance Assistants
Key relationships and connections
- NHSBSA peers
- Leadership Team
- Heads of Service
- Finance Staff
- Customers and clients
- NHS and Government Agencies
- Hosted/Shared Service Customers
- External stakeholders and suppliers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent) or above
- Fully qualified or studying towards AAT
Desirable
- Studying towards CCAB qualification
- Finance/Business Diploma or equivalent
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in supervisory/management discipline
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements
- Knowledge of NHS statutory returns
- Approach challenges in an open, constructive, professional manner and persuade others to do the same
- Ability to provide training, performance, coaching and feedback to staff
- Maintain a strong focus on strategic priorities, encouraging people to develop and become more accountable
- Self-starter, organised, approachable, diplomatic, and conscientious and customer focused
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - in particular Access, Excel and Word.
- Numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of government accounting and funding and pension scheme accounting
- Experience of a multi-functional Finance System, preferably Integra
- Experience of the control of data transfer between systems and control processes
- Methodical and pragmatic approach to planning and solution delivery
- Assertive and persuasive in an influential rather than authoritarian manner
- Report writing
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in a financial accounting role
- Experience of integrated finance systems, financial reconciliation, and monitoring processes
- Report writing
- Improving and documenting policy and procedures
- Prioritising workload
- Working to strict guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- Relevant NHS/Public Sector/Pension Scheme experience
- Staff management/Supervisory Skills
Core Capabilities
Essential
- Influencing/Motivating/Engaging
- Teamworking/Networking skills
- Decision making, taking ownership and supportive
Desirable
- Seeks opporutnities to increase broader understanding beyond own business area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent) or above
- Fully qualified or studying towards AAT
Desirable
- Studying towards CCAB qualification
- Finance/Business Diploma or equivalent
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in supervisory/management discipline
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements
- Knowledge of NHS statutory returns
- Approach challenges in an open, constructive, professional manner and persuade others to do the same
- Ability to provide training, performance, coaching and feedback to staff
- Maintain a strong focus on strategic priorities, encouraging people to develop and become more accountable
- Self-starter, organised, approachable, diplomatic, and conscientious and customer focused
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - in particular Access, Excel and Word.
- Numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of government accounting and funding and pension scheme accounting
- Experience of a multi-functional Finance System, preferably Integra
- Experience of the control of data transfer between systems and control processes
- Methodical and pragmatic approach to planning and solution delivery
- Assertive and persuasive in an influential rather than authoritarian manner
- Report writing
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in a financial accounting role
- Experience of integrated finance systems, financial reconciliation, and monitoring processes
- Report writing
- Improving and documenting policy and procedures
- Prioritising workload
- Working to strict guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- Relevant NHS/Public Sector/Pension Scheme experience
- Staff management/Supervisory Skills
Core Capabilities
Essential
- Influencing/Motivating/Engaging
- Teamworking/Networking skills
- Decision making, taking ownership and supportive
Desirable
- Seeks opporutnities to increase broader understanding beyond own business area
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).
