Technical Senior Accountant — Hybrid & CIP Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible and hybrid working

Personal & professional development

NHS employee benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the ICB’s statutory annual accounts, oversee monthly financial returns to NHS England, and liaise with audits. The role also includes managing the financial reporting team and advising on tax for complex arrangements.

Fit depends on a CCAB qualification and senior-level experience in a politically sensitive setting, with hybrid working options and strong governance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or equivalent senior experience in a specialist area.
• Qualified CCAB accountant, with membership of relevant professional bodies if applicable.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsabilités

• Advise on tax implications of complex financial arrangements, including VAT and PAYE, and optimise the ICB's tax position.
• Ensure delivery of the ICB's statutory annual accounts, meeting audit requirements and accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial monitoring returns to NHS England by deadlines.
• Co-ordinate provider data into system financial returns and summarise the system financial position.
• Keep financial governance policies current and aligned with national guidance.
• Manage the financial reporting team, including staff wellbeing.
• Keep standing operating procedures up to date, reviewed annually.
• Act as primary interface with internal and external audit, ensuring access to records and drafting responses to audit matters.
• Lead CIP reporting and design/delivery for the relevant budget area.
• Coordinate CIP planning, delivery, measurement and reporting across teams.
• Manage the ICB's reported risk position and collaborate with other teams.
• Work in a matrix and flexible way across multiple teams to support business needs.

Connaissances

Healthcare policy

Budgeting

Stakeholder influence

NHS system knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent senior experience

CCAB qualification

CPD evidence

Description du poste

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the ICB’s statutory annual accounts, oversee monthly financial returns to NHS England, and liaise with audits. The role also includes managing the financial reporting team and advising on tax for complex arrangements.

Fit depends on a CCAB qualification and senior-level experience in a politically sensitive setting, with hybrid working options and strong governance responsibilities.