Financial & Capital Accountant

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high-quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. In 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job Overview East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking for a strong technical accountant who works well within a team and has a track record of delivery to timetables. You will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills. You will have excellent technical, communication and influencing skills. This post requires hybrid working; there is a requirement to attend the office, which can be discussed at interview. Main Duties of the Job The Financial & Capital Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the Trust's financial accounting is accurate and compliant with all statutory requirements, through monitoring and maintaining key financial controls over the Trust's balance sheet, supported by a team of three. The role also provides both routine and ad hoc financial analysis of capital spend and charitable funds accounts. An advanced level of IT skills, both on integrated finance systems and MS Office, are required. A formal accountancy qualification and recent experience of financial accounting within a large complex organisation are essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Educated to A-level standard including Mathematics. Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3 (AAT), or currently studying this level. Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Desirable Criteria Professional Diploma in Accounting - Level 4 (AAT full member). Experience Essential Criteria Evidence of financial accounting experience in a large / complex organisation. Experience of technical accounting, capital accounting and/or financial management experience in the NHS or other large complex organisation. Experience of analysing and investigating complex variances. Minimum of 1 year NHS experience or within a large complex organisation. Desirable Criteria Broad Finance, technical accounting, capital accounting, office experience. NHS year-end accounting experience. Previous experience of managing a Team. Skills Essential Criteria Ability to manage self and exhibit personal skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to manipulate and interrogate vast amounts of financial data. A good range of financial and other analytical skills. Ability to work collaboratively, working within and outside of teams. Excellent communication skills. Good sense of logic and attention to detail. Good knowledge of IT systems including use of MS Office. Problem solving, good communication skills, self-motivated and results orientated. Other Essential Criteria Reliable work record. Highly motivated. Able to travel independently between sites as required. Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values. Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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