Directorate Accountant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Directorate Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing financial advice, preparing financial plans, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will be CCAB/CIMA qualified with strong communication and teamwork skills, eager to contribute to service improvement.

Benefits

Professional development support

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management.
• Strong personal qualities including communication, persuasion, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial advice and support to Clinical Directorates.
• Preparing and monitoring the annual Financial Plan.
• Supervising and guiding junior finance team colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Teamwork

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant

Job description

The Financial Management Department is responsible for delivering an effective financial management service within the Trust, providing strategic advice on business developments, annual planning, and budget management.

A fixed-term Directorate Accountant role is being advertised to provide financial advice and management accounting support to various Clinical and Corporate Directorates.

This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who enjoys challenges, is self-motivated, and aims to use their financial skills to add value and support service improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant or passed finalist, with a proven track record in financial management, academic success, and strong personal qualities including communication, persuasion, and teamwork. The position offers broad experience and excellent development opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing financial advice and support to Clinical Directorates in line with delegation arrangements.
2. Preparing and monitoring the annual Financial Plan for the Directorates, and reporting on financial performance.
3. Influencing operational policies to optimize performance and efficiency.
4. Producing financial information for the Directorate’s Business Plan and support for cost pressure, service development, and activity bids.
5. Facilitating the production of annual Reference Costs and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.
6. Supervising and guiding junior finance team colleagues.
7. Undertaking specific projects as delegated by senior staff, acting as deputy when required.
8. Providing financial information to network partners.

This role offers the opportunity to work within an organization that values its staff, supports professional development, and promotes work-life balance. The vacancy is for a fixed-term contract of 9 months due to maternity leave, with possible review. Secondments require prior approval from current line managers.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Martyn Hale
• Job Title: Acting Head of Management Accounting Team
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]