About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Associate Director of Financial Services and Payroll in the delivery of high quality financial accounting, statutory reporting, and robust financial governance across the Trust.The Finance Manager - Financial Services will provide senior operational and technical leadership across delegated Financial Services functions, ensuring effective day to day management, compliance with accounting standards and Standing Financial Instructions, and the timely production of accurate financial information.
Please note: Applicants who have previously been advised that they do not meet the requirements for this position should not reapply unless they have since taken clear steps to strengthen their application. Reapplications must include evidence demonstrating how the essential criteria are now met.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide operational oversight across Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Capital Accounting and financial systems, supporting the production of statutory accounts, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and coordinating internal and external audit activity. The role also includes line management responsibilities and contributing to service improvement and system development.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
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WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSenior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.
The post holder will provide operational oversight across Financial Accounting, support the production of statutory accounts, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and coordinating internal and external audit activity.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong technical accounting background, experience of statutory accounts and audit, and the ability to lead and develop staff while explaining complex financial information clearly.
For an informal discussion, please contactShirley [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of balance sheet, cash flow and working capital information, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards, for review by the Associate Director.
Lead the coordination and production of high quality working papers and supporting schedules for statutory accounts, including liaison with internal and external audit.
Support the Associate Director in ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory guidance and NHS financial requirements, escalating complex technical issues as required.
Coordinate responses to audit recommendations and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions across Financial Services.
Provide senior operational oversight of delegated Financial Services functions, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Accounting, Capital Accounting, Systems and Control.
Ensure robust financial controls are embedded and operating effectively across Financial Services processes.
Lead the development, maintenance and review of financial procedures and standard operating procedures in line with Standing Financial Instructions and Trust policies.
Monitor service performance, risks and issues within Financial Services, providing assurance and escalation to the Associate Director where necessary.
Support the preparation and monitoring of cash flow and working capital information, contributing to internal and external reporting requirements.
Oversee capital accounting processes and the maintenance of the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and reconciliation.
Coordinate VAT accounting activities, including preparation of returns and supporting documentation, working with external advisers as required and escalating complex matters appropriately.
Act as a senior operational lead for financial systems within scope, ensuring data integrity, appropriate controls and effective use of systems.
Support the implementation of new finance systems, system upgrades and process changes, including testing, data validation and staff engagement.
Identify and lead opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and resilience within Financial Services processes, working collaboratively with the Associate Director and wider finance leadership.
To provide specialist advice on accounting standards and financial information to Directors, Senior Managers, and other appropriate staff on highly complex financial accounting and capital issues in respect to the Trusts financial and non-financial activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CCAB or CIMA qualified Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Significant financial accounting and staff management experience gained at a senior level in a large complex organisation. A proven track record of managing budgets, financial planning and reporting, and analysis of performance data. Considerable experience of managing highly complex projects across an organisation and implementing financial systems. Experience of producing working papers to support production of annual accounts
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with all disciplines and seniorities. Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to lead change Proven leadership and staff management skills including mentoring and coaching of staf
Desirable
Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations
Knowledge Essential
Detailed understanding of the NHS Financial Regime and accounting standards. Strong computer literacy with particular regard to Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.
Additional Essential
Flexible approach to work. Strongly proactive and solution orientated. Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability. Team worker able to collaborate and delegate. Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines. Creative and innovative. Ability to travel between hospital sites.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Buckingham Row
Brick Kiln Lane
Wigan
WN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)