Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Finance team. The successful candidates will be AAT qualified (Association of Accounting Technician) or Degree Level. With strong technical accounting skills, strong communicator, pro-active and comfortable with working with a wide range of people, from finance and non-finance background.
The post holder will report to the Finance Business Partner and is responsible for the day-to-day management of all finance issues relating to a clinical Division within the Trust and involved with technical financial management information, budget setting and report writing.
The management accounts team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, working up to three days per week at home.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of management accounts for the division following agreed monthly deadlines. They will be expected to produce high quality financial reports and analysis, including non-financial data and identify variances and trends.
The post holder will also ensure that the Finance Business Partner is made aware of the monthly journals, invoices and other work undertaken by maintaining and presenting workings, backing papers and any other appropriate records. They will also verbally update and escalate to the Financer Business Partner information in relation to the financial performance or risks in a timely manner.
The post holder is expected to ensure a customer focused service is delivered to the budget holders across the Trust and provide technical finance support to non-finance colleagues, answering queries both verbally and by email, where necessary investigating and co-ordinating answers from across the finance department and other corporate functions.
The post holder is required to take an active interest in the furtherance of their career and personal development.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset County Hospital FT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
* AAT Qualification / CCAB Certificate Level
* Degree OR Equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of exam success towards full CCAB qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in Accounting Systems
* Experience of working in a high performing team
* Experience of working with minimal supervision
Desirable criteria
* Customer service experience
* NHS Finance experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills
* Ability to present and communicate in writing and verbally with all levels of staff and external contacts, often in situations which are complex and potentially contentious
* Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible approach to changing priorities
* Ability to interact with non-finance professionals in what are sometimes difficult circumstances.
* Ability to use initiative and skills to make simple decisions independently and to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to create complex spreadsheets and databases to manipulate complex financial data, often using several systems simultaneously
Values
Essential criteria
* Integrity
* Respect
* Teamwork
* Excellence
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.