University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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. In particular 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 and therefore must be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work 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 very 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 fulfils the needs of the users. About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
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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. In particular 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 and therefore must be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work 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 very 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 fulfils the needs of the users. About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
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