Main area: Finance
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 2 days per week to be worked on site)
Job ref: 387-TS-6953-IB
Site: Trust Headquarters
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 02/01/2025
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Accountable to the Head of Management Accounts, but working very closely with a Divisional Finance Manager, this post is responsible for providing a high quality, pro-active management accounting service to the Trust's Estates & Facilities and Digital Services division. This includes the production of the monthly accounts, analysis of the divisional financial position, production of the annual accounts, setting and maintaining budgets, and providing advice and support to budget managers dealing with complex financial issues.
Under the direction of the Divisional Finance Manager, this post is responsible for ensuring that the Division receives excellent financial support and advice to enable them to manage and develop their services.
The post holder is required to manage a small team consisting of Management Accountants. If you are interested in a career in a varied and challenging role, and the chance to expand your knowledge of NHS finance and utilise your management accounting skills, this role is a great opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for managing a small team to ensure the provision of a pro-active management accounting service to the Division. Responsible for managing the production of the monthly management accounts for a Division, in line with the agreed timetable and ensuring strict deadlines are met. To have a knowledgeable overview of all the budget areas, understanding the key financial issues, and communicating them to divisional managers. The finance team at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for training and developing finance professionals. The entire finance function is provided 'in-house' giving members of the team the opportunity to become involved in a wider range of specialisms than would otherwise be possible. Working closely with hospital management and clinical staff provides an interesting background to which the financial information prepared by the team is applied. The team is friendly and supportive, and the department is accredited by Investors in People. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Working in a management accounting environment Producing monthly management accounts to deadlines Preparing year-end management accounts in line with audit requirements A high level of knowledge of management accounting techniques Highly developed specialist accounting knowledge Working with non-financial managers to provide financial information and advice Working with computerised finance systems and Excel Practical experience of implementing advanced management accounting techniques with minimal supervision Experience of managing a small team Working within finance in the NHS Skills and Abilities
Professional approach and ability to work pro-actively and in an organised manner Ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information Ability to manage and motivate a small team Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with senior managers Qualifications and Training
Degree Level Education or AAT qualified Studying towards a recognised CCAB qualification (E at Band 7, D at Band 6) Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Responsible for managing a small team to ensure the provision of a pro-active management accounting service to the Division. Responsible for managing the production of the monthly management accounts for a Division, in line with the agreed timetable and ensuring strict deadlines are met. To have a knowledgeable overview of all the budget areas, understanding the key financial issues, and communicating them to divisional managers. The finance team at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for training and developing finance professionals. The entire finance function is provided 'in-house' giving members of the team the opportunity to become involved in a wider range of specialisms than would otherwise be possible. Working closely with hospital management and clinical staff provides an interesting background to which the financial information prepared by the team is applied. The team is friendly and supportive, and the department is accredited by Investors in People. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Working in a management accounting environment Producing monthly management accounts to deadlines Preparing year-end management accounts in line with audit requirements A high level of knowledge of management accounting techniques Highly developed specialist accounting knowledge Working with non-financial managers to provide financial information and advice Working with computerised finance systems and Excel Practical experience of implementing advanced management accounting techniques with minimal supervision Experience of managing a small team Working within finance in the NHS Skills and Abilities
Professional approach and ability to work pro-actively and in an organised manner Ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information Ability to manage and motivate a small team Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with senior managers Qualifications and Training
Degree Level Education or AAT qualified Studying towards a recognised CCAB qualification (E at Band 7, D at Band 6) Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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