NHS - Deputy Financial Controller **Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
Job overview
**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for a Deputy Financial Controller.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record and extensive experience in NHS or equivalent experience in a large organisation with complex workforce systems with the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve the objectives of the post.Strong communication, IT, numeracy, management and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working closely with various stakeholders and stakeholder engagement is key to the role.
We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust’s mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the Trust’s Financial Accounts and Payments Department, adopting a professional, modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure an efficient financial accounts service is provided. Supporting the Financial Controller in the delivery of financial accounting and controls, statutory reporting, technical accounting expertise, capital accounting, payment of suppliers, collection of income, cash management, charitable funds and staff development.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Equivalent experience to degree level NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications – Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership)
- Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB / CIMA)
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
- • Experience in leading a team.
- • Experience of working with internal and external auditors.
- • Recent / relevant Financial accounts and/or Payments experience
- • Knowledge and understanding of consolidation and group accounting
- • Significant financial accounts experience in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Good working knowledge of financial and accounting standard and procedures.
- • High level of knowledge of the Oracle system
- • Knowledge of the NHS Finance Regime. Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations. Understanding of the wider NHS management and modernisation agenda.
- • Able to deal with performance, feedback, coaching, training and counselling issues relating to staff.