Deputy Divisional Business Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Walsall is seeking a qualified Accountant to support financial performance within key clinical divisions. The role involves producing monthly management accounts, providing financial advice, and ensuring efficient use of resources. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and substantial NHS finance experience. Join a team committed to high-quality care and diversity.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme

Car leasing options

On-site staff accommodation

NHS pension options

Supportive professional development

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a middle grade NHS Finance role.
• Substantial experience in the accountancy profession.
• In-depth financial management experience in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Work as a business partner to ensure financial control.
• Produce Monthly Management Accounts and present at meetings.
• Engage in challenging conversations about efficiency targets.
• Manage and train staff accountable to you.

Skills

High level IT literacy

Highly developed analytical skills

Professional communication skills

Education

Part qualified Accountant / Finalist - CCAB (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The Trust has ongoing development and improvement projects, including a critical care unit, Neonatal Unit extensions, and plans for a new Emergency Department. The Trust provides high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall, with multidisciplinary services including rapid response and home-based care to help people with long term conditions and the frail elderly remain in their own homes.

The Trust is committed to investing in its workforce and is recognised as a place to work with values of teamwork, respect, compassion and professionalism. Following a recent CQC visit, the Trust was rated outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work is rewarding and the Trust offers a range of benefits including a salary sacrifice scheme, car leasing, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), NHS pension options, and opportunities to develop expertise in a supportive yet challenging environment.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior levels. The Trust values diversity and is working to achieve equality in recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect against the virus. Vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, but new starters’ vaccination status will be checked to manage risks. There is information available about vaccination and guidelines under Government consultation on vaccination requirements.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds the Bronze Award, aiming to reach Silver and Gold levels.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant or finalist to join the Financial Management team at Walsall Healthcare Trust, taking the lead with one of our key Clinical Divisions and supporting the attainment of the Trust's financial performance.

The post holder will provide financial support and advice on behalf of the Divisional Business Accountant to a Division with a budget of circa £50-60m. The role involves dealing with complex, emotive and contentious issues, constraining managers to ensure financial targets are met, and advising managers and Directors on how to optimise finance and other resources for increased efficiency and service improvement. The post holder will be key to developing commercial awareness within the clinical divisions and understanding the linkages between financial and other performance targets.

Main duties of the job

• Work as a business partner to the Division to ensure value for money, appropriate financial control and development of business cases.
• Produce Monthly Management Accounts for the services supported and present these positions at regular meetings.
• Engage in challenging conversations to ensure efficiency targets are achieved.
• Take responsibility for management, development, training and performance of staff accountable to them.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. In addition to inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital, a wide range of services are provided in the community. The Trust has continued to upgrade facilities, including a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre opened in March 2023, providing additional clinical space and improved emergency care facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure Divisions are fully aware of all aspects of financial control, probity and stewardship, including standing financial instructions and policies. Ensure the Division's financial records provide a true and fair view and meet the Trust's corporate reporting requirements, external statutory returns and accounting policies and legislation.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Part qualified Accountant / Finalist - CCAB (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

• Recent experience in a middle grade NHS Finance role
• Substantial experience in the accountancy profession
• In-depth financial management experience and knowledge, preferably within the public sector

Competencies

• High level IT literacy
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Professional, clear and effective communications and presentation skills

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

Please note that this post may be identified as suitable with a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, and we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in recruitment.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Please provide the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.

Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.

Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.

Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria, random selection will be applied. We are committed to flexible working practices and to equal opportunities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Band 7 DDBA - JD (PDF, 936.2 KB)
• Band 7 DDBA - PS (PDF, 840.5 KB)
• Flexible Working Document (PDF, 1.1 MB)