Financial Accounts Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Financial Accounts Manager.

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 role includes the preparation and completion of the statutory Charitable Fund Annual Accounts and Report, and the provision of assistance and advice to departmental managers ensuring appropriate utilisation of funds available.

The role includes the preparation and completion of the subsidiary (HHFM Ltd) statutory Financial Statements and Annual Report. Managing all tax affairs of the subsidiary specifically VAT and Corporation Tax.

Take a lead role in the preparation and completion of the Month 9 NHS Accounts. To support the Financial Controller and Deputy in the production of the Trust's Statutory Annual Accounts and the completion of returns for Monitor.

Ensuring all Statement of Financial Position Control Accounts are reconciled on a timely basis with appropriate working papers. To support the Financial Controller across all ranges of duties including assisting in the preparation of Trust, Subsidiary, Charity and Group Financial Statements.

The post holder will develop and maintain a General Ledger coding structure, which accurately reflects Whole of Government Accounting (WGA) Income, Expenditure, Payables and Receivables accounting transactions. Responsible for completion of NHS Improvement's Foundation Trust Consolidation Schedules (FTCS) for all WGA balances. Carrying out monthly WGA reconciliations ensuring working papers are produced and developed to meet the evolving complexity of whole of government accounting.

About us

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.