About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to join our Oxford Pharmacy Store Finance team in a newly created role to provide value adding financial services. You will be a driven, proactive and approachable professional with the desire to add value to the team and the trust as a whole.
You will work alongside the Senior Accountant & Financial Accountant , and wider team in covering the full suite of financial Services responsibilities
You will be supported by the Senior Accountant in managing and building strong working relationships with the Oxford Pharmacy Store Finance team and looking after day-to-day account payable, receivable, credit control and customs process.
Main duties of the job
To ensure a robust control environment is maintained in accordance with
principles of sound financial governance, Standing Financial Instructions and standard operating procedures, enabling robust financial control and optimal decision making.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Production of timely, accurate and reliable financial information in line with financial procedures and timetables through completion of own work and liaison with others.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the OPS Account payable,receivable, credit control & customs process including ensuring are reviewed regularly and corrective action is taken on a timely basis.
Supporting the Senior Accountant in productions of Year End accounts, including liaison with internal and external auditors.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities with great communication and organisation skills, and a flexible can-do approach. You will work as an integral member of the leadership team of the Oxford Pharmacy Store.
Please see attached JD for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Accountancy Qualification (AAT or better)
Desirable
Part qualified ACCA / CIMA
Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills including developed negotiation skills Accurate attention to detail. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, experience of managing projects successfully to completion
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of internal audit, audit systems and controls Proven experience in the public sector, preferably the NHS Working knowledge of accounting concepts, controls and methodologies Advanced IT skills including a detailed knowledge of Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Oracle
Desirable
Involvement in enhancements to processes and systems
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Mxl Centre
Banbury
OX16 4TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)