About this role
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.
The Financial Accountant - Treasury provides senior leadership and oversight for the delivery of a high quality Financial Services and Treasury function for the ICB.
The postholder leads cash management, financial controls, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes, ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and national financial governance requirements. They support the production of statutory accounts, provide cover for the Financial Accountant (Technical), and contribute to the development of robust financial systems and processes.
The role works autonomously with significant discretion, supporting the wider finance team to build capability, strengthen financial control and deliver value for money across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
oProvide senior leadership for the Financial Services and Treasury function, ensuring high quality service delivery.
oLead improvements to systems and processes to strengthen financial control, efficiency and effectiveness.
oOversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury operations.
oSupport the preparation of statutory accounts and returns, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal requirements.
oSupport Agreement of Balances with NHS organisations and Whole Government Accounts (WGA) bodies.
oProvide senior support for the delivery of a comprehensive financial services function.
oEnsure robust cash management, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes.
oSupport the organisation in driving transformation and achieving value for money.
oBuild technical expertise and subject matter capability within the financial services team.
oWork autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies.
oSupport the CFO and Director of Finance - Commissioning in developing the finance workforce.
oCarry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.
About us
We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.
Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.
We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.
We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience in working in Finance Experience working in partnership with senior leaders and external stakeholders. Line Management experience
Desirable
Experience leading audit processes Experience in NHS technical accounting or statutory reporting
Qualifications Essential
CCAB Qualified Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous professional development.
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 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Address Gail House
Maidstone
ME15 6NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)