(WHB989891) Systems Accountant

Harris Burns Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent, Midlands, Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare finance is seeking a Systems Accountant to drive efficiency and support financial processes. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in SQL, Excel, and Power BI to enhance financial systems and support staff development. This role is crucial for maintaining system integrity and providing robust data analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Expertise in financial systems and processes.
• Experience with SQL, Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to support and train others in financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial system integrity and performance.
• Lead training and support for the finance team.
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence for system enhancements.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Data Architecture

Data Flows

Job description

The role of Systems Accountant is integral to CSU Finance and its ability to meet the needs of the wider organisation. The role will involve partnership working both internally with Business Intelligence and externally with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) who provide the financial ledger. This role will also contribute to the overall development of Finance staff and more efficient ways of working.

Reporting to the Head of Finance – Reporting, the post holder will be responsible for the integrity and utilisation of systems in use within CSU Finance and also to develop, deliver and maintain a comprehensive systems service. The postholder will also assist in providing timely and robust information to Directors, Board Committees and NHS England by effective use of systems.

The post holder will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to users of the financial ledger and will be the expert with regards to financial systems, finance data processes, data architecture and data flows.

The postholder will have ownership and responsibility for managing the financial systems including maintaining and developing system controls and reviewing relevant processes along with identifying and implementing continuous improvements.

The postholder will be responsible for leading on in house training and support on use of financial systems to the user community.

Focusing on the back end – Creating & Producing Data Tables & translating the findings to Finance & non-Finance partners. Someone with strong SQL, Excel or Power BI skills. They will love interrogating & making best use out of the system.

Key areas of responsibilities will include:

Staff Management

While this role had no direct line management responsibilities the postholder will be expected to deliver in the following areas;

Assist in developing the skills and competencies of staff within the CSU Finance team in respect of financial systems and analysis tools.

Participate in and lead elements of the Future Focused Finance accreditation continuous improvement process.

Coach and mentor members of the finance team and in the wider NHS finance community in their development, including the identification and support of financial leaders of the future.

Be an ambassador for MLCSU Finance by actively participating in the One NHS Finance community.

For the area of responsibility, contribute to the development and implementation of training and supporting resources for CSU colleagues who have financial responsibilities within their roles.

Develop and maintain the finance-related content on the CSU Nugget page for areas of responsibility.

Systems

Assist the Head of Finance – Reporting to oversee the ISFE ledger system on behalf of CSU Finance and liaise with the NHS Shared Business Service over any performance issues and system maintenance.

Maintain and develop the Finance data warehouse(s) and reporting servers working with Finance and Business Intelligence colleagues.

Assist the Business Intelligence and IT team for technical support with robotic process automation and other tools that the CSU Finance team do not have the skill set to develop in-house.

Support the Head of Finance – Reporting to ensure the finance data warehouse(s) contains the data that supports the improvements in new ways of working across the CSU Finance team.

Proactively support CSU Finance staff in developing software skills for the future and sharing of own knowledge on systems and software such as Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL and data visualisation tools.

Proactively engage with the One NHS Finance Innovation Forum to look for ideas for smarter ways of working and sharing CSU Finance innovations.

Role-specific duties

Be the expert with regards to financial systems, with full knowledge of the finance data processes, data architecture and data flows.

Be the expert in the CSU Finance team for the use of SQL, SQL Service Integration Services and SQL Server Reporting Services.

Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the relationship between CSU Finance and NHS Shared Business Service in relation to the ISFE ledger system.

Responsible for identifying, evaluating, testing and managing appropriate upgrades to software and hardware to enhance the deliverable benefits of the finance system.

Have ownership and responsibility for maintenance of financial system integrity, performance controls and processes, focusing on developing the systems in accordance with business requirements.

Identify, recommend, design and implement processes to automate and improve the efficiency of systems through a coordinated approach with finance and other colleagues.

Improve business processes and operations through developing financial system enhancements.

Identify, evaluate and champion opportunities to deliver continuous improvements, ensuring appropriate change management processes are applied.

Review existing and designing and writing new system generated reports as required to meet business requirements.

Lead on in house training and support on use of financial systems to the user community, fostering a culture of self service by users of financial systems.

Collaborate and foster good working relationships with colleagues from the Business Intelligence and Digital Innovation departments and third-party suppliers.

Work with finance and wider stakeholders to understand, document and review the end-to-end business and finance processes pertinent to the finance systems estate.

Ensure all reports generated from financial systems are updated, reconciled and maintained.

Assist in maintaining the ISFE system around User access and accountability cards.

If you have the skills and ambition to make a positive contribution to Walsall Healthcare Trust, please contact Westwood Harris Burns on 0161-527-6024 , or, [e-mail] for an information pack or to arrange an informal discussion.

£41,659 - £47,673 per annum - Band 7

Location

Offices in Lancashire , Stoke and the Midlands

Offices in Lancashire , Stoke and the Midlands