The successful candidate(s) will: Be studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or be qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification. Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate complex financial information. Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment. Have experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders using a customer-focused approach. Potential interview date 27th February 2025. About us
We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities. Dorset ICS is made up of: NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council 194 town and parish councils 18 primary care networks (made up of 73 GP practices) Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Dorset Police Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service 7,300 voluntary organisations What we do The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities. ICSs have four core purposes: Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access Enhance productivity and value for money Help the NHS support broader social and economic development Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached. Responsible for supporting the Head of Management Accounts to ensure the production of integrated, efficient, effective, accurate, and timely Management Accounting information for the senior finance team, ICB Board, and Commissioning Managers. Responsible for assisting the senior finance team in the provision of financial information and advice to ICB decision makers, external agencies, and partnership organisations. To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with ICB approved procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others. Assisting the Head of Management Accounts in supporting Budget Managers in developing finance skills and awareness through continued financial training and assistance. To work cooperatively in supporting all Directorates with Financial Information, advice, and assistance. Management accounting duties including budgeting, month-end close, review of actuals and variances, forecasting and management reporting, as well as providing financial advice and support to the budget managers for the budget areas allocated to you. To maintain a professional manner in all aspects of services provided to all stakeholders, including responding in a timely fashion with clear communication, and consistent with conduct expected of an ICB employee. Person Specification
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Able to take initiative and be proactive, plan workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Good partnering, influencing, and negotiating skills. Able to produce new approaches and new views of old problems and look beyond existing structures and organisations to produce solutions. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including the ability to communicate complex financial information. Able to carry out financial appraisals and report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers. Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages with extensive knowledge of Excel. Ability to use own initiative within the sphere of responsibility. Qualifications
Studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or Qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification. Experience
Recent previous experience within a comparable role working at a similar level. Proven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines and delivery. Experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders using a customer-focused approach. Experience in working in NHS or local government finance. Knowledge of finance IT systems including SBS and knowledge of system development. Experience of line-managing staff and supporting staff development. Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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