Job Description
Job description
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
• provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant in the Financial Control Team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.
Financial Control is responsible for co-ordinating effective audit and control processes, working with the Audit Committee and managing key external relationships with auditors and related national bodies. The Team ensure that robust financial accounting, processes and standards are developed and maintained for the Trust.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering managerial responsibility for external reporting of the Trust’s financial statements and monthly financial returns. This will include taking responsibility for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. Also ensuring that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff.
Candidates should therefore be confident in liaising with multiple stakeholders, have excellent communication skills and be able to use their initiative to solve problems and work as a supportive and efficient team member, with a good attention to detail. A flexible, positive, ’can do’ attitude is required for this role, as it offers an opportunity to help build and shape the financial control team and the finance processes of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Managerially responsible for external reporting of the Trust’s financial statements and monthly financial returns. Responsible for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. To ensure that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial accounts.
The post holder will be expected to have regular contact with other Finance staff, managers and directors within the Trust, staff of all levels from other NHS organisations and external consultants and contractors. They will be expected to communicate complex information to non-finance managers.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• CCAB qualified
• To be actively pursuing and able to provide evidence of continued professional education and development
Experience
Essential criteria
• To be able to demonstrate a successful track record of achievement within a large or NHS organisation, with experience in financial accounting.
• Demonstration of the use of technical and operational accounting requirements
• Experience in producing statutory returns including Annual Financial Statements
• Experience of working with people from all levels and parts of an organisation
• Experience of managing staff
Skills, Abiliies and Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Well developed Technical Accounting skills
• Detailed knowledge of Accounting Standards and good accounting practice
• Intermediate level IT and finance systems skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of the NHS Trust financial regime
• Involvement in enhancements to systems and processes
• Demonstrating management and leadership skills
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
• Ability and willingness to travel between the three main sites
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
• provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant in the Financial Control Team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.
Financial Control is responsible for co-ordinating effective audit and control processes, working with the Audit Committee and managing key external relationships with auditors and related national bodies. The Team ensure that robust financial accounting, processes and standards are developed and maintained for the Trust.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering managerial responsibility for external reporting of the Trust’s financial statements and monthly financial returns. This will include taking responsibility for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. Also ensuring that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff.
Candidates should therefore be confident in liaising with multiple stakeholders, have excellent communication skills and be able to use their initiative to solve problems and work as a supportive and efficient team member, with a good attention to detail. A flexible, positive, ’can do’ attitude is required for this role, as it offers an opportunity to help build and shape the financial control team and the finance processes of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Managerially responsible for external reporting of the Trust’s financial statements and monthly financial returns. Responsible for the internal reporting of Balance Sheet and co-ordination of Cash & Capital. To ensure that technical and statutory accounting support and advice is provided to other financial accounts staff, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial accounts.
The post holder will be expected to have regular contact with other Finance staff, managers and directors within the Trust, staff of all levels from other NHS organisations and external consultants and contractors. They will be expected to communicate complex information to non-finance managers.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• CCAB qualified
• To be actively pursuing and able to provide evidence of continued professional education and development
Experience
Essential criteria
• To be able to demonstrate a successful track record of achievement within a large or NHS organisation, with experience in financial accounting.
• Demonstration of the use of technical and operational accounting requirements
• Experience in producing statutory returns including Annual Financial Statements
• Experience of working with people from all levels and parts of an organisation
• Experience of managing staff
Skills, Abiliies and Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Well developed Technical Accounting skills
• Detailed knowledge of Accounting Standards and good accounting practice
• Intermediate level IT and finance systems skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of the NHS Trust financial regime
• Involvement in enhancements to systems and processes
• Demonstrating management and leadership skills
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
• Ability and willingness to travel between the three main sites
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Amersham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
