About this role
Job summary
The Financial Services Accountant has responsibility for the management of all the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems and Salary Sacrifice functions.
To ensure that these functions provide a first rate service to its users and resources are used effectively in support of the day-to-day running of the hospital.
The post holder will also play a key role in the production and submission of statutory returns, monthly accounts and the Trusts Annual Accounts.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
Managing day to day Financial Services functions Financial reporting and reconciliations Cash management VAT reconciliation and reporting
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key tasks and objectives are described in the job description and person specification.
The Financial Services Accountant has responsibility for the management of all the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems and Salary Sacrifice functions.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Part Qualified Accountant
Desirable
Fully Qualified Accountant
Experience Essential
Technical Accounting Experience
Desirable
Technical Accounting & VAT Experience
Communication Essential
Communication skills with all levels of staff, clients external & internal both verbally and in writing
Desirable
Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, clients external & internal both verbally and in writing
Use of Microsoft Excel Essential
Highly proficient user of Microsoft Excel
Desirable
Highly proficient and advanced user of Microsoft 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.
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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Infinity House
Mallard Way
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)