Job overview
At Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services Ltd (HHCS) patient care is at the heart of everything we do.
The company is part of the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) group with turnover of £700m serving around 600,000 people and run three hospitals - Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester – as well as community services and specialist services for which we are recognised nationally and internationally. The principal activity of HHCS is the operation of non-clinical and facility services to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The company is seeking to appoint its Financial Accountant, a key finance team member of the subsidiary, in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency of its financial function. The post holder will be able to influence on all matters relating to the subsidiary, assist in taking responsibility for the financial management of the company and its budget holders.
Main duties of the job
The Financial Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting and billing, contributing into group accounts and financial duties of the group. In providing accurate, timely and strategic oversight, the role is instrumental in ensuring sustainable financial health of the company, ultimately contributing to an improved care and patient experience and enabling the Trust to reach its ambitious strategic short and long term goals.
Reporting directly into the Senior Financial Accountant, you will form a key part of the company’s finance team and will provide accurate, timely and strategic reporting and will be instrumental in ensuring sustainable financial health, responsible for:
·Review of the company’s SLA’s and billing for income
·Monthly Close and Financial Reporting
·Reporting of Intercompany Transactions and consolidated adjustments
·Banking and Treasury Management
·Preparing year end accounts and audit papers, assisting with the audit
·Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting and Strategic Planning.
·Engagement with budget holders on budget performance.
Regulatory and Tax Compliance
Working for our organisation
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
The company is part of the group with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £600 million a year.
The company is supportive, collaborative and are committed to your career development with us. We are looking to encourage diversity of talent to HHCS, so if you are working in the public or private sector, we would love to hear from you.
Priority will be given to existing employees within the H&IOW NHS System which includes the following Trusts.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed view of the role.
The role is hybrid, splitting time between home and the Basingstoke finance office.
If you are an ambitious partly qualified accountant and/or actively studying towards a full accounting qualification, technically strong, with in-depth financial management experience and an appreciation of the current NHS regimes, we would be delighted to hear from you
If you would like further information please contact Faisal Zaidi, Senior Financial Accountant at
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Successful completion of a relevant financial / accounting qualification at a level to gain CCAB membership eg post grad level
2. Evidence of continued CPD
3. Up to date knowledge of Accounting Standards
Desirable criteria
4. 1-2 years post qualification experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Experience of developing plans, forecasts and delivery of financial targets
6. Experience of developing and tracking Cost Improvement Plans
Desirable criteria
7. Public Sector Experience
8. Experience of working across disciplines
9. Involvement in project management and/or change management.
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
10. Manipulation of complex information using a range of skills and techniques
11. Able to explain complex financial information to non-financial members of staff
Desirable criteria
12. Advanced spreadsheet skills