Job description
Qualified Accountant Band 7
Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh
Temporary for 12 months initially (with potential to be extended by an additional 12 months)
About the Role
The postholder will be responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and economic Financial Assessments and Direct payments function. The postholder will also have responsibility for the management of two Cash Offices and a number of other accounting functions. He/she will support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.
He/ she will manage the department systems and processes ensuring they are fit for purpose, robust and ensure compliance with DoH regulations and support Trust decision-making process. He/she will ensure appropriate banking and cash management arrangements are in place for Public Funds, Charitable Funds and Patients' /clients' monies.
The post holder will support the Head of Financial Services in meeting financial management and performance targets, including meeting Ministerial priorities as defined by the DoH, statutory requirements, securing continuous improvement and providing high quality and effective services within a clear financial framework.
He/she will provide clear leadership to all the staff in the Department and will deputise for the Head of Financial Services across a range of responsibilities as and when required.
Essential Criteria
Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA
AND
A minimum of two years' experience in a senior finance* role
*Senior Finance Role is defined as experience gained at Agenda for Change Band 6 or equivalent which must include experience in providing complex financial information, analysing and interpreting a range of financial information, extensive use of financial systems for debtors, creditors, stock and the general ledger and working with both internal and external stakeholders
Delivered against challenging financial and reporting agendas, meeting a range of key targets
Effective communication skills with a track record of working with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes
Successfully demonstrated people management, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post
Hours of work:
1. per week
In Return:
2. Rate of Pay: £ per hour
3. Holiday entitlement
**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**