Corporate Management Accountant
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Undetermined
Onsite
Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a suitably experienced and motivated Corporate Management Accountant to join our successful team within the award winning, Financial Management function at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will backfill a fixed term role providing financial support and guidance to the organisation and supporting the financial strategy of the department. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about what they do in order to support delivering the best care for patients. In discharge of their duties the post holder will be expected to communicate closely and effectively with departmental managers and with our subsidiary company.
In return we will offer you a warm and welcoming environment where you will be fully supported.
We operate an agile working policy, whereby, the team are based on site for a proportion of the week with the option to work at home for 2 days per week alongside a flexible working policy, enabling flexible start and finish times.
This role is positioned to enable excellent developmental and career progression opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This post will sit within a team of 6 and will be required to in providing financial management advice, information and support to Corporate and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) management teams.
To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the Corporate and SCL directorates to facilitate the Group to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered.
This will include undertaking monthly reporting, providing financial information and advice and budgetary management.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
23 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
C9439-24-1291
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the interaction between CDDFT and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) from a finance perspective, ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable. To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the SCL & Corporate Departments to facilitate the Directorates to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered. To regularly attend budget meetings with Budget Managers to report on the financial position and investigate variances. To prepare and distribute monthly financial reports subject to review/amendment by the Corporate Accountant. For all adjustments to the financial ledger maintain where appropriate central filing systems, personal working files and documents to ensure there is always an audit trail. To support the Corporate Accountant in the preparation of annual budgets, including revision of budget estimates to reflect pay awards, budget virements etc. To support the Corporate Accountant in the monitoring of external contracts including NHS Property Services, PFI and Operated Healthcare Facilities. Under the guidance of the Corporate Accountant, to manage and prioritise own workload in order to provide high quality support to the Subsidiary & Corporate Directorates and meet the objectives of the financial management team. To support the Corporate Accountant in the completion of statutory returns such as NHSI Returns, Training & Education, PLICS, ERIC and Corporate Data Collections. To liaise with other staff, including senior managers to ensure the data collection is complete, accurate, and input within the costing models within agreed timescales. To review the output, correct for any errors, and complete reconciliations. To develop effective working relationships, providing advice and answering financial queries for Subsidiary/Corporate Managers and other key personnel of various levels of seniority working within SCL/the Trust. To assist in the collation of information required and to provide working papers for the statutory annual accounts of the Trust in particular PFI accounting. To maintain the Trusts staffing establishment and ensure that all changes are in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation of Financial Limits for allocated areas of responsibility To work as part of the overall financial management department and to develop close working relationships with other Accountants. To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the interaction between CDDFT and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) from a finance perspective, ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable. To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the SCL & Corporate Departments to facilitate the Directorates to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered. To regularly attend budget meetings with Budget Managers to report on the financial position and investigate variances. To prepare and distribute monthly financial reports subject to review/amendment by the Corporate Accountant. For all adjustments to the financial ledger maintain where appropriate central filing systems, personal working files and documents to ensure there is always an audit trail. To support the Corporate Accountant in the preparation of annual budgets, including revision of budget estimates to reflect pay awards, budget virements etc. To support the Corporate Accountant in the monitoring of external contracts including NHS Property Services, PFI and Operated Healthcare Facilities. Under the guidance of the Corporate Accountant, to manage and prioritise own workload in order to provide high quality support to the Subsidiary & Corporate Directorates and meet the objectives of the financial management team. To support the Corporate Accountant in the completion of statutory returns such as NHSI Returns, Training & Education, PLICS, ERIC and Corporate Data Collections. To liaise with other staff, including senior managers to ensure the data collection is complete, accurate, and input within the costing models within agreed timescales. To review the output, correct for any errors, and complete reconciliations. To develop effective working relationships, providing advice and answering financial queries for Subsidiary/Corporate Managers and other key personnel of various levels of seniority working within SCL/the Trust. To assist in the collation of information required and to provide working papers for the statutory annual accounts of the Trust in particular PFI accounting. To maintain the Trusts staffing establishment and ensure that all changes are in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation of Financial Limits for allocated areas of responsibility To work as part of the overall financial management department and to develop close working relationships with other Accountants. To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Person Specification
Skills
Special Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS finance regime
Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word and General Ledger software
The ability to input into and interrogate the Finance General Ledger to obtain standard and ad hoc report.
The ability to convey complex financial information to financial and non-financial staff orally, in writing or electronically in a professional manner.
Ability to work to all routine and ad hoc deadlines.
Ability to identify and act to remedy circumstances that mean a deadline is at risk.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Able to provide training, advice and review the work of more junior team members.
Has an understanding of NHS finance structure including funding flows, reference costs & the requirements of Trust annual accounts.
Has an understanding of the financial requirements of a business case for a capital or service development.
Desirable
Experience of using Oracle General Ledger
Special Requirements Essential
Good team player with ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to work under pressure, achieving tight and often conflicting deadlines
Ability to manage own workload including the ability to liaise with other staff, both finance and non-finance, to ensure timely financial input into Trust processes and the ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum of supervision.
Positive attitude.
Flexible and responsive.
Ability to continuously reassess and strive to improve working practices to improve efficiency and performance in self & others.
Ability to travel throughout the Trust Area.
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 5 GCSEs / O Levels (A* - C) including Maths and English
CCAB part qualified or equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience
Desirable
Experience of working within a NHS finance function.
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
CCAB part qualified with clear plan to gaining qualification within 4 years
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years experience within the finance function
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS finance
Person Specification Special Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS finance regime
Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word and General Ledger software
The ability to input into and interrogate the Finance General Ledger to obtain standard and ad hoc report.
The ability to convey complex financial information to financial and non-financial staff orally, in writing or electronically in a professional manner.
Ability to work to all routine and ad hoc deadlines.
Ability to identify and act to remedy circumstances that mean a deadline is at risk.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Able to provide training, advice and review the work of more junior team members.
Has an understanding of NHS finance structure including funding flows, reference costs & the requirements of Trust annual accounts.
Has an understanding of the financial requirements of a business case for a capital or service development.
Desirable
Experience of using Oracle General Ledger
Special Requirements Essential
Good team player with ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to work under pressure, achieving tight and often conflicting deadlines
Ability to manage own workload including the ability to liaise with other staff, both finance and non-finance, to ensure timely financial input into Trust processes and the ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum of supervision.
Positive attitude.
Flexible and responsive.
Ability to continuously reassess and strive to improve working practices to improve efficiency and performance in self & others.
Ability to travel throughout the Trust Area.
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 5 GCSEs / O Levels (A* - C) including Maths and English
CCAB part qualified or equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience
Desirable
Experience of working within a NHS finance function.
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
CCAB part qualified with clear plan to gaining qualification within 4 years
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years experience within the finance function
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS finance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a suitably experienced and motivated Corporate Management Accountant to join our successful team within the award winning, Financial Management function at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will backfill a fixed term role providing financial support and guidance to the organisation and supporting the financial strategy of the department. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about what they do in order to support delivering the best care for patients. In discharge of their duties the post holder will be expected to communicate closely and effectively with departmental managers and with our subsidiary company.
In return we will offer you a warm and welcoming environment where you will be fully supported.
We operate an agile working policy, whereby, the team are based on site for a proportion of the week with the option to work at home for 2 days per week alongside a flexible working policy, enabling flexible start and finish times.
This role is positioned to enable excellent developmental and career progression opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This post will sit within a team of 6 and will be required to in providing financial management advice, information and support to Corporate and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) management teams.
To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the Corporate and SCL directorates to facilitate the Group to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered.
This will include undertaking monthly reporting, providing financial information and advice and budgetary management.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
23 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
C9439-24-1291
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the interaction between CDDFT and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) from a finance perspective, ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable. To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the SCL & Corporate Departments to facilitate the Directorates to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered. To regularly attend budget meetings with Budget Managers to report on the financial position and investigate variances. To prepare and distribute monthly financial reports subject to review/amendment by the Corporate Accountant. For all adjustments to the financial ledger maintain where appropriate central filing systems, personal working files and documents to ensure there is always an audit trail. To support the Corporate Accountant in the preparation of annual budgets, including revision of budget estimates to reflect pay awards, budget virements etc. To support the Corporate Accountant in the monitoring of external contracts including NHS Property Services, PFI and Operated Healthcare Facilities. Under the guidance of the Corporate Accountant, to manage and prioritise own workload in order to provide high quality support to the Subsidiary & Corporate Directorates and meet the objectives of the financial management team. To support the Corporate Accountant in the completion of statutory returns such as NHSI Returns, Training & Education, PLICS, ERIC and Corporate Data Collections. To liaise with other staff, including senior managers to ensure the data collection is complete, accurate, and input within the costing models within agreed timescales. To review the output, correct for any errors, and complete reconciliations. To develop effective working relationships, providing advice and answering financial queries for Subsidiary/Corporate Managers and other key personnel of various levels of seniority working within SCL/the Trust. To assist in the collation of information required and to provide working papers for the statutory annual accounts of the Trust in particular PFI accounting. To maintain the Trusts staffing establishment and ensure that all changes are in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation of Financial Limits for allocated areas of responsibility To work as part of the overall financial management department and to develop close working relationships with other Accountants. To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the interaction between CDDFT and Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) from a finance perspective, ensuring agreed tasks are completed in accordance with the set timetable. To provide a comprehensive financial management and business advice service to the SCL & Corporate Departments to facilitate the Directorates to meet their overall service and business objectives within the resources allocated to them and to ensure corporate finance responsibilities are delivered. To regularly attend budget meetings with Budget Managers to report on the financial position and investigate variances. To prepare and distribute monthly financial reports subject to review/amendment by the Corporate Accountant. For all adjustments to the financial ledger maintain where appropriate central filing systems, personal working files and documents to ensure there is always an audit trail. To support the Corporate Accountant in the preparation of annual budgets, including revision of budget estimates to reflect pay awards, budget virements etc. To support the Corporate Accountant in the monitoring of external contracts including NHS Property Services, PFI and Operated Healthcare Facilities. Under the guidance of the Corporate Accountant, to manage and prioritise own workload in order to provide high quality support to the Subsidiary & Corporate Directorates and meet the objectives of the financial management team. To support the Corporate Accountant in the completion of statutory returns such as NHSI Returns, Training & Education, PLICS, ERIC and Corporate Data Collections. To liaise with other staff, including senior managers to ensure the data collection is complete, accurate, and input within the costing models within agreed timescales. To review the output, correct for any errors, and complete reconciliations. To develop effective working relationships, providing advice and answering financial queries for Subsidiary/Corporate Managers and other key personnel of various levels of seniority working within SCL/the Trust. To assist in the collation of information required and to provide working papers for the statutory annual accounts of the Trust in particular PFI accounting. To maintain the Trusts staffing establishment and ensure that all changes are in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation of Financial Limits for allocated areas of responsibility To work as part of the overall financial management department and to develop close working relationships with other Accountants. To perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time
Person Specification
Skills
Special Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS finance regime
Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word and General Ledger software
The ability to input into and interrogate the Finance General Ledger to obtain standard and ad hoc report.
The ability to convey complex financial information to financial and non-financial staff orally, in writing or electronically in a professional manner.
Ability to work to all routine and ad hoc deadlines.
Ability to identify and act to remedy circumstances that mean a deadline is at risk.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Able to provide training, advice and review the work of more junior team members.
Has an understanding of NHS finance structure including funding flows, reference costs & the requirements of Trust annual accounts.
Has an understanding of the financial requirements of a business case for a capital or service development.
Desirable
Experience of using Oracle General Ledger
Special Requirements Essential
Good team player with ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to work under pressure, achieving tight and often conflicting deadlines
Ability to manage own workload including the ability to liaise with other staff, both finance and non-finance, to ensure timely financial input into Trust processes and the ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum of supervision.
Positive attitude.
Flexible and responsive.
Ability to continuously reassess and strive to improve working practices to improve efficiency and performance in self & others.
Ability to travel throughout the Trust Area.
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 5 GCSEs / O Levels (A* - C) including Maths and English
CCAB part qualified or equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience
Desirable
Experience of working within a NHS finance function.
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
CCAB part qualified with clear plan to gaining qualification within 4 years
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years experience within the finance function
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS finance
Person Specification Special Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS finance regime
Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word and General Ledger software
The ability to input into and interrogate the Finance General Ledger to obtain standard and ad hoc report.
The ability to convey complex financial information to financial and non-financial staff orally, in writing or electronically in a professional manner.
Ability to work to all routine and ad hoc deadlines.
Ability to identify and act to remedy circumstances that mean a deadline is at risk.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Able to provide training, advice and review the work of more junior team members.
Has an understanding of NHS finance structure including funding flows, reference costs & the requirements of Trust annual accounts.
Has an understanding of the financial requirements of a business case for a capital or service development.
Desirable
Experience of using Oracle General Ledger
Special Requirements Essential
Good team player with ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to work under pressure, achieving tight and often conflicting deadlines
Ability to manage own workload including the ability to liaise with other staff, both finance and non-finance, to ensure timely financial input into Trust processes and the ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum of supervision.
Positive attitude.
Flexible and responsive.
Ability to continuously reassess and strive to improve working practices to improve efficiency and performance in self & others.
Ability to travel throughout the Trust Area.
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 5 GCSEs / O Levels (A* - C) including Maths and English
CCAB part qualified or equivalent NHS Financial Management Experience
Desirable
Experience of working within a NHS finance function.
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
CCAB part qualified with clear plan to gaining qualification within 4 years
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years experience within the finance function
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS finance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Show more