Employer Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Aintree
Town Liverpool
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 10/01/2025 23:59
Financial Management - Assistant Divisional Accountant Band 6 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the finance team as an Assistant Divisional Accountant. The role is within Corporate/Central department reporting directly to the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management).
As a department we strive to be a world-class finance team and be the employer of choice for finance staff. The successful candidate will support the development of this vision and ensure our Trust receives the best financial services and support possible. To do this they will work to the highest professional standards, add value in all that they do, deliver stakeholder satisfaction, and create an environment ensuring we are a great place to work, maximising staff potential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to the Finance Manager in the delivery of financial and statutory obligations of the Trust’s Financial Management function.
Specific responsibility for providing financial management information and support to Trust-wide departmental budgets.
Be a key member of the Trust’s Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
Work within a multidisciplinary team, discussing complex financial queries and issues with staff and budget holders.
Provide training where required to non-finance managers.
Responsible to the Finance Manager and will work towards agreed objectives and deadlines.
Expected to act independently in the management of day-to-day work.
Working for our organisation Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop relationships across the directorates and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Give high-level advice to colleagues in financial services on sensitive disputes over payments within Directorates.
Provide budget holders with financial information and advice routinely and in response to ad-hoc requests.
Support in the maintenance and reconciliation of the recurring and non-recurring budgetary position for both financial and manpower budgets monthly.
Monitor expenditure trends and budgetary performance, identifying their significance for budget holders.
Play a key role in the development of systems to monitor and maximise income opportunities within directorates.
Provide advice on current performance and trends, forecasting future trends based on service options identified by budget holders and management.
Provide training support to non-finance managers as part of the Trust's training and development programme.
Manage finance support staff within the Divisional Structure and coordinate information for effective management of the workload.
Support the Divisional Finance Team in providing financial information, analysis, and advice to budget holders.
Contribute to the completion of ad-hoc and monthly statutory returns.
Support in the compilation of financial information for Freedom of Information requests.
Play a key role in the development of systems and processes within the central team.
Person specification Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Training towards CCAB professional qualification
Experience
Previous experience in a management accounts environment
Evidence of innovative approach in analysing and drawing conclusions from complex financial and performance data
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of financial planning, budgetary strategy & control, NHS Trust financial regime, costing, and financial support to budget holders.
Corporate finance reporting
Evidence of achievement and success at a senior level in NHS finance
Skills
Highly numerate
Evidence of involvement in dealing with complex change issues
Understanding of structures of NHS
Knowledge of Acute Hospital Environment
Ability to lead & motivate staff
Decisive and able to use own judgement
Personal Attributes
Knowledge and understanding of HR policies
Willingness to work flexibly
Demonstrates commitment to staff development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence
Consistent professionalism and objectivity
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieving fair, equitable, and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and values the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisation's safeguarding policy.
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Employer type NHS
Site Aintree
Town Liverpool
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 10/01/2025 23:59
Financial Management - Assistant Divisional Accountant Band 6 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the finance team as an Assistant Divisional Accountant. The role is within Corporate/Central department reporting directly to the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management).
As a department we strive to be a world-class finance team and be the employer of choice for finance staff. The successful candidate will support the development of this vision and ensure our Trust receives the best financial services and support possible. To do this they will work to the highest professional standards, add value in all that they do, deliver stakeholder satisfaction, and create an environment ensuring we are a great place to work, maximising staff potential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to the Finance Manager in the delivery of financial and statutory obligations of the Trust’s Financial Management function.
Specific responsibility for providing financial management information and support to Trust-wide departmental budgets.
Be a key member of the Trust’s Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
Work within a multidisciplinary team, discussing complex financial queries and issues with staff and budget holders.
Provide training where required to non-finance managers.
Responsible to the Finance Manager and will work towards agreed objectives and deadlines.
Expected to act independently in the management of day-to-day work.
Working for our organisation Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop relationships across the directorates and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Give high-level advice to colleagues in financial services on sensitive disputes over payments within Directorates.
Provide budget holders with financial information and advice routinely and in response to ad-hoc requests.
Support in the maintenance and reconciliation of the recurring and non-recurring budgetary position for both financial and manpower budgets monthly.
Monitor expenditure trends and budgetary performance, identifying their significance for budget holders.
Play a key role in the development of systems to monitor and maximise income opportunities within directorates.
Provide advice on current performance and trends, forecasting future trends based on service options identified by budget holders and management.
Provide training support to non-finance managers as part of the Trust's training and development programme.
Manage finance support staff within the Divisional Structure and coordinate information for effective management of the workload.
Support the Divisional Finance Team in providing financial information, analysis, and advice to budget holders.
Contribute to the completion of ad-hoc and monthly statutory returns.
Support in the compilation of financial information for Freedom of Information requests.
Play a key role in the development of systems and processes within the central team.
Person specification Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Training towards CCAB professional qualification
Experience
Previous experience in a management accounts environment
Evidence of innovative approach in analysing and drawing conclusions from complex financial and performance data
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of financial planning, budgetary strategy & control, NHS Trust financial regime, costing, and financial support to budget holders.
Corporate finance reporting
Evidence of achievement and success at a senior level in NHS finance
Skills
Highly numerate
Evidence of involvement in dealing with complex change issues
Understanding of structures of NHS
Knowledge of Acute Hospital Environment
Ability to lead & motivate staff
Decisive and able to use own judgement
Personal Attributes
Knowledge and understanding of HR policies
Willingness to work flexibly
Demonstrates commitment to staff development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence
Consistent professionalism and objectivity
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieving fair, equitable, and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and values the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisation's safeguarding policy.
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