NHS England

Treasury Senior Accountant

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Job summary

The Treasury Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a Treasury Senior Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

work closely with government to agree NHS funding;

ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;

decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;

support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;

set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;

report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;

explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;

look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.

consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Treasury Senior Accountant], you will [Work in a dynamic team responsible for NHSE Treasury functions and cash management. You will assist in analysis of ICB cash requirements, monthly cash drawdowns, forecasting and PDC Revenue request assessments

Main duties of the job

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

As a CCAB part qualified or above accountant, the post holder will analyse complex Commissioner and NHS Provider financial and cash data and follow the governance set when assessing NHS Provider Revenue Support PDC requests and ICB cash position

  • Assist in the development, updating and communication of Commissioner guidance and Provider Revenue Support guidance and associated cash timetables.
  • Proficient in the use of Excel to analyse large datasets to identify key financial data and trends that will assist with interpreting and deciding on Commissioner cash requests and Provider Revenue Support requests.
  • Ability to work with conflicting priorities to time sensitive deadlines and work effectively with colleagues both within the team and through networks developed across the group.
  • Assist in the preparation key documentation to support monthly reporting of the cash position to finance leaders in both NHS England and DHSC.
  • Supporting in the coaching and development of junior members of the team, providing real-time feedback on performance and supporting prioritisation and completion of tasks.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-CFO-6605916-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email [Balraj Rai, Head of Treasury] on [Balraj.rai2@nhs.net] if you would like to discuss.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email [Balraj Rai, Head of Treasury] on [Balraj.rai2@nhs.net] if you would like to discuss.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of current cash processes and appreciation of cash interactions between ICB, Provider and DHSC
  • Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of cashflow forecasting, cashflow analysis and production

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where options differ
  • Skill of planning and delivering system improvements and implementation of programs with excellent excel skills
  • Interpretation of national policy, contributing to updates and changes

Values

Essential

  • Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference.
  • Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of current cash processes and appreciation of cash interactions between ICB, Provider and DHSC
  • Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of cashflow forecasting, cashflow analysis and production

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where options differ
  • Skill of planning and delivering system improvements and implementation of programs with excellent excel skills
  • Interpretation of national policy, contributing to updates and changes

Values

Essential

  • Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference.
  • Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head oif Treasury

Balraj raj

Balraj.rai2@nhs.ne

Details

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-CFO-6605916-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


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