About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Management Accountant.
We are Level 2 accredited One NHS Finance employer. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
Working hybridly (minimum two days per week on site in Harrogate), the post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust. This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Corporate Directorate structure including our subsidiary company Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF)
The post holder will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide appropriate financial performance management and business planning information relating to their activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.
Please take care to make sure sure you application is specific to the role and the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Take the lead in the preparation and presentation of budgets for a range of areas across the Corporate Services Directorate Services.
You will assist with:
Calculation of budgets as part of the annual budget setting process and the production of the opening budgets.Production of timely and accurate monthly budget reports.
Investigation and identification of the causes of budget variances.
Producing forecast information.
Proactive engagement with budget holders and other Trust colleagues.
Provide advice and support for the development of business cases.
You will be helping the Trust with budgetary control by working proactively with budget holders and meeting on a regular basis, with excellent communication skills to establishing key working relationships with finance and non-finance areas.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that financial information is processed in accordance to specific deadlines and complies with internal procedures and accounting principles. The holder will work closely with budget holders to investigate complex enquires and will advise on financial issues.
For more information please see the Job description and Personal Specification attached or contact Clare Gill at [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Educated to degree level, NVQ level 4 or equivalent professional experience Management accounts experience Actively participate in training and development activities/CPD Prioritisation, planning and organising own and others tasks. Hands on experience of Excel
Desirable
AAT, studying towards CCAB qualifications NHS experience A basic level IT qualification Oracle and Reach knowledge
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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)