Financial Controller

£62.22k - £72.29k per annumJob summaryPlease note - this post is NHS AfC: Band 8b - Subject to completion of job matching.The post holder will be responsible for the Trust's Financial Services function, adopting a professional, modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure an efficient financial accounts service is provided. This includes 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.They will lead the production of Annual Accounts and co-ordinating external and internal audit work. They will also play a key role in modelling the behaviours outlined in the Trust values. The post holder is part of the Finance Senior Management Team and is expected to contribute to the wider finance.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the production of the Trust's (Including Subsidiary) statutory financial accounts in line with NHS England's submission timetable, and in accordance with the DHSC Group Accounting Manual.Oversee the production of the Charity accounts.Ensure robust financial processes are in place to ensure the integrity of the general ledger/other financial systems and the data contained within these systems.Management of the Treasury Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Capital Accounts Function.Promote a positive finance staff development culture and ensure compliance with national and Trust strategies.About usHarrogate 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 youWe 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, 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 Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information, please see attached the full person specification and job description or contact Karen ScarthView email address on jobs.accaglobal.comJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information, please see attached the full person specification and job description or contact Karen ScarthView email address on jobs.accaglobal.comPerson SpecificationExperienceEssentialQualified3 years minimum NHS Financial Accounts ExperienceEvidence professional developmentLeading a TeamAnalyse complex informationDesirableSignificant FA experienceExpert knowledge of NHS Finance regime/Accounting standardsPerson SpecificationExperienceEssentialQualified3 years minimum NHS Financial Accounts ExperienceEvidence professional developmentLeading a TeamAnalyse complex informationDesirableSignificant FA experienceExpert knowledge of NHS Finance regime/Accounting standardsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarrogate District HospitalHarrogate and District NHS FTHarrogateHG2 7SXEmployer's websiteApply now #J-18808-Ljbffr