Senior Management Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a Senior Management Accountant. The role requires a fully qualified (CCAB) accountant with a deep understanding of accounting processes, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in auditing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a vibrant workplace that supports professional development and offers flexible working arrangements for employees who are carers.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Carer-friendly policies

Investment in staff development

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
• Experience working autonomously applying specialist knowledge.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice to finance and non-finance individuals.
• Audit own work areas and liaise with auditors.
• Explain complex financial issues to non-financial budget holders.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in accounting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in auditing

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Fully Qualified (CCAB) Professional Accountant

Educated to master's level or equivalent experience

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the main responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Fully Qualified (CCAB) Professional Accountant (or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria

• Specialist, in depth understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• Specialist knowledge over a range of areas and understanding of the principles of accountancy via qualification or practical experience
• Good organisation skills and an ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Experience of dealing with incoming information in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Experience of working autonomously to apply specialist knowledge to the interpretation of Trust policy, DHSC policy, standards and targets as well as accounting Standards and Codes of Practice.

Desirable criteria

• Proven general and specialist finance experience
• NHS Management accounting experience

Specific Skills
Essential criteria

• Experience of auditing own or other work areas and of liaising with internal and external auditors. Variance analysis
• WTE (Whole Time Equivalent) staff analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with contentious, complex or sensitive issues with internal and external customers.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills with an ability to explain complex financial issues to non-financial budget holders and managers
• Proven track record in providing financial advice to both finance and nonfinance individuals

Desirable criteria

• Experience of designing, implementing and influencing policy within your own specialist area
• Ability to manage and reprioritise a demanding workload as required

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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