Job overview
Working as part of the wider Financial Management Function, the post holder will directly support the Assistant Director of Finance - Head of Financial Management in ensuring there is sound financial management and control in place across the trust. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining ledger integrity in line with Standing Financial Instructions & ensuring the month end and budget setting timetables are adhered to. Main duties of the job
The Corporate Accountant will demonstrate advanced IT skills and excellent communication skills. The post-holder will preferably be a part-qualified accountant with management experience. The Corporate Accountant will be required to be heavily involved in the month end deadlines and duties and liaise with a wide range of finance colleagues, demonstrating an ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously using own initiative to support the financial management function and ensure robust and timely financial reporting. The post-holder will be experienced in the modelling of large volumes of financial data and must have an eye for detail and the confidence to assess and challenge information to ensure accuracy is maintained. The post holder will contribute as a member of the financial management department to the development of a financial management service that fulfills the needs of the users. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Part qualified and actively studying towards a CCAB qualification Skills, ability and knowledge
Advanced IT skills - Excel Good communication and analytical skills Knowledge of computerised ledger systems Experience
Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures Experience of budgets and budgetary control procedures NHS Finance experience Personal Qualities
Ability to establish rapport and credibility with Finance Directorate and throughout the Trust Flexible, enthusiastic and determined Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner A general interest in NHS and Financial issues Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help. At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
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