Mental Health Advanced Practitioner

7 months ago

Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Full time

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Job overview

The opportunity has arisen for Head of Financial Services within the Finance Team of The East of England Ambulance Service.

The post holder must hold a full CCAB qualification and possess significant additional knowledge and experience of strategic financial management.

Please note this role is based in Norwich and will require the post holder to work on site on a regular basis.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury Management functions  To be the main Finance contact for the contract management for Payroll services for the Trust. To assist with identification, development and planning of strategies and programmes which deliver national policy and strategy and which improve service delivery and performance of Financial Services. To assist, guide, manage and develop the provision of a comprehensive financial management and accounting service for all aspects of the Trust. To be a senior contributor to Trust financial policy. To ensure the Trust complies with key financial policy documents.  To be responsible for the production of aspects of the Trusts annual accounts and financial reports. To complete accurately and on time. This will involve responsibility for work for the annual external audit and to be one of the main contacts with the external auditors. To be a key manager to work with the Internal Audit providers, to manage reports and to liaise with appropriate colleagues to fulfil recommendations in a timely manner. To attend Trust meetings to present information and to advise Trust staff on financial matters. To develop and implement Trust wide policies and procedures. To be the Finance representative on Trust policy groups, work stream teams and other Trust sub committees. To be a key advisor and manager for the planning, performance management, training and development of the finance team.

Working for our organisation

The Finance department is based in Norwich. 

The team consists of approximately 40 staff providing a comprehensive service to our Regional organisation.

Level 1 Towards Excellence Accreditation with One NHS Finance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is at a senior corporate level of responsibility within the Trust and the post holder will act as deputy to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting as necessary. The post holder will have line management responsibility for specific levels of staff in the financial services section of the finance department. The post holder will be responsible for the services of accounts payable, accounts receivable and all matters concerning payroll. The postholder will be responsible for upholding financial governance policy and procedure. The postholder will be responsible for the management of the Trusts authorisation procedures by the management of the authorised signatories list. This will involve ensuring that all transactions are appropriately authorised prior to their action. The post holder will be responsible for the production of timely, consistent and accurate financial reporting. The postholder will be responsible for cash management and all banking duties. The postholder will be responsible for all taxation matters including VAT and liaison with HMRC. To advise and assist the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting for all financial controls. To ensure controls are implemented and followed. The post holder will provide financial advice and information to the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services & Accounting and Director of Finance.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

CCAB Qualified Commitment to continuing professional development Advanced specialist knowledge and expertise in the economic, financial and organisational complexities of the NHS, including current national policies and change programmes. Expert knowledge of NHS financial regime.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Expertise in planning and policy development Expertise in information analysis and performance review. Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines. Able to instruct, manage and develop others. Ability to manage highly complex, sensitive and contentious internal and external communication. Significant experience in a financial management role. People management and supervision. Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. Experience of writing and presenting reports at senior level. Knowledge and experience of working with VAT, and other taxation rules and regulations. Able to provide leadership to the Team and to: gain respect, motivate staff, manage difficult issues, and set targets and monitor. Ability to work under pressure. Commitment to learning, best practice and a quality service.

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

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