Summary: The Associate Care Group Accountant role at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust involves providing financial support and guidance to clinical care groups, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial management services. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to meet financial objectives and enhance the financial skills of clinical staff. The role offers opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment that promotes continuous improvement. The working arrangement includes a mix of on-site and remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial advice to Care Group Managers, Department Heads, and staff on management policy and action implications.
• Oversee the monthly reporting process and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high standards in financial systems.
• Manage and develop the financial management team, including conducting appraisals and providing career development guidance.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, influencing Care Group Managers to achieve financial targets.
• Support business planning and contracting processes by analyzing financial data and advising on efficiencies and risks.
• Lead the annual budget setting process and ensure divisional plans are achievable within allocated resources.
• Contribute to the development of financial skills among clinical staff to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency.
• Support key financial returns and liaise with internal/external audits as necessary.

Key Skills:

• CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or equivalent NHS financial management experience.
• Experience in a finance function and using computerized finance systems, including General Ledger and report writing software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage team workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising and influencing staff at all levels.
• Experience in advising finance and non-finance managers on financial matters.
• Knowledge of NHS financial regimes, including capital accounting and payment by results processes.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Darlington

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other