Job summary Finance team at Oxford Health NHS Trust is looking for a dedicated and innovative self-starter to work closely with the Finance Business Partners and OBSW (Oxfordshire, Bath and North Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) Directorate Leadership Team on ensuring the Directorate deliver against financial and operational targets.As our Senior Directorate Accountant, you will work in the Financial Management team and ensure that the appropriate financial management processes are in place to enable the effective planning, monitoring, control and reporting of directorate income and expenditure and to provide professional advice and support on finance to directorate managers.This is a great opportunity to join our team on a 12 -month fixed term contract or on a secondment if you are an existing NHS employee.
Main duties of the job This Senior Accountant role will be working within the Financial Management team while reporting to Finance Business Partner Mental Health Services.As a Senior Directorate Accountant you will: Be responsible for leading on delivery of month end, forecasting and underlying position of your Directorate.Prepare Accurate and timely reports for internal and external meetings.Support the identification and delivery of CIP schemes and efficiencies across services.Lead your team to meet to meet departmental goals and objectives.Develop working relationships with both finance and operational teams.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience Essential NHS Experience Financial Management Reporting Managment Aptitude and Skills Essential Analytical skills Excellent Oral and Excel skills Understanding of NHS finance policies Ability to make complex decisions independently