Finance Team Leader - Financial Accounting

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Finance Accounting Manager to oversee the Finance Accounting Team and ensure efficient cash management. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing teams, posting journals to Oracle, and liaising with external auditors. This role includes benefits such as NHS Pension Scheme access, professional development opportunities, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Relocation support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a Finance Accounting Team.
• Experience with posting journals to Oracle.
• Ability to liaise with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Accounting Team (4 staff).
• Ensure adequate funds are available to pay salaries and suppliers on time.
• Oversee the reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Management experience

Cash management

Proficient in Oracle

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The main purpose of this role is to manage the Finance Accounting Team, which handles the Trust's cash and banking systems. The role ensures daily cash and banking transactions are processed so that funds are available to pay salaries and suppliers on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Accounting Team (4 staff)
• Ensure adequate funds are available to pay salaries and suppliers on time
• Oversee the reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts and sign them off
• Post financial journals to Oracle, the Trust's main financial system
• Manage the Cash Management module
• Coordinate with external auditors and supply requested information about Trust cash transactions

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience in managing a Finance Accounting Team and cash management. Experience with posting journals to Oracle and reconciling balance sheet control accounts. Ability to liaise with external auditors and provide requested information.

Benefits and Additional Information

Trust information and benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, annual leave, relocation support (up to 30% of salary, capped at £18k), professional development opportunities, and other staff benefits. Flexible working requests will be considered from the start of employment where possible. If you require accessibility accommodations during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Application and Dates

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025. If a high number of applications are received, the advert may close early. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.