About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead a critical function in a dynamic NHS Foundation Trust?
We're looking for a Financial Services Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Financial Services team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounts payable/receivable, treasury management, and statutory reporting.
In this pivotal role, you'll:
Manage financial operations including cash flow, VAT returns, and technical accounting Assist on annual accounts working paper preparation and work closely with external auditors Lead on charitable fund accounting Provide expert advice on complex financial and tax matters Drive service improvements and implement robust financial controls Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence What we're looking for:
CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant Strong knowledge of NHS finance policies, HMRC VAT rules, and statutory accounting regulations Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills If you are ready to make an impact and help shape the future of healthcare finance apply now.
Main duties of the job
The Financial Services Manager will :-
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Trusts Financial Services section, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all receipts and payments, managed within the available cash resources and in accordance with the Trust Corporate Governance Framework Provide a full range of technical accounting services to enable high quality internal and external financial reporting and effective balance sheet and resource management, including cash management, capital management, VAT returns and taxation expertise. Provide significant support to the preparation of the Annual Accounts, Subsidiary Accounts, Charity accounts and auditor support. Provide advice to staff, managers, budget and Directorate managers on complex financial and tax matters to ensure the Trust is compliant with legislation and financial governance and the organisation run economically, efficiently and effectively.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
From 01/04/25 If your role needs a DBS you'll be subject to salary deduction totaling £49.50, spread over first and second pay.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description attached where you will find full details of the role and it responsibilities.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
oDegree level qualification. oCCAB/CIMA qualified accountant. oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
oLean qualification (or prepared to work towards) such as NETS,LEAN.
KNOWLEDGE Essential
oIn depth knowledge of financial accounting procedures, NHS finance policies, DoH Managing Public Money and NHS legislation. oExpert knowledge of financial services provision oDetailed knowledge of HMRC VAT rules as applicable to the NHS oDetailed knowledge of tax regulations as applicable to the NHS
Desirable
oAble to develop knowledge of accounting for subsidiary companies applying appropriate legislation and HMRC rules to decision making. oKnowledge of the statutory accounting regulations applicable to NHS bodies and Charitable Funds.
EXPERIENCE Essential
oExperience of operating within a financial accounting environment oExtensive experience of managing staff including all aspects of recruitment, performance appraisal, discipline and termination of employment.
Key Skills Essential
oAbility to communicate with staff at all levels over a range of subject matter and specifically finance related matters which can often be very complex and sensitive. oExcellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts and information. oDeveloped customer service skills and business acumen oAbility to motivate and manage a team effectively whilst maintaining confidentiality and to deal with situations in a sensitive and empathetic manner. oAbility to build effective networks and partnerships. oParticipative approach to change management and leadership. oAbility to collect information and present highly complex information both verbally and written e.g. management reports in a manner that can be understood by non technical staff. oDemonstrable developed IT skills, competent in the use of finance systems such as ORACLE, as well as Windows XP, Microsoft Word and Excel.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address NEAS HQ Bernicia House
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)