This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office which is at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

The starting salary for this role is �28,407. This is the salary that will apply to candidates with 2 years experience or less. If you have 2-4 years experience then the salary is �30,639, or for4+ years it is �34,581.

Please note that these are national payscales and are not negotiable.

The advert may be closed early depending on number of applications received.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a full time Management Accountant at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your accountancy career within the NHS.

The Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonates Divisional finance team currently work a hybrid model with home and office working base at the John Radcliffe and other trust sites as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a professional, responsive and high profile financial management service to the Foundation Trust and be part of the Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonates (NOTSSCaN) Divisional finance team responsible for the production of monthly management accounts. They will also provide support in the production and processing of transactions through the general ledger, transaction analysis and variance analysis to budget.

The post holder must be working towards a professional level accountancy qualification and ideally, but not essential, have previous experience of working in the NHS. The post holder will also have a working knowledge of finance systems, specifically general ledger, sales ledger, Excel and other Microsoft packages and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and be able to work flexibly in their approach in the finance team.

Closing Date and Time: 12pm on 12th August 2024

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 13th September 2024

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details of the role and the person specification.

Please contact Miran Shah, Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division for a informal chat about the role at miran.shah@ouh.nhs.uk or Rachael Bicker Deputy Head of Finance, NOTSSCaN Division at rachael.bicker@ouh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Attainments / Experience

Essential

• Good IT skills, a working knowledge of spread sheets etc.
• Experience of a range of accounting duties at this or similar organisations unless compensated for by a degree incorporating finance modules or by AAT/CCAB qualification
• Must display evidence of numeracy
• Able to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
• Familiar with the principles of book-keeping

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS generally

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Studying a professional accountancy qualification. CIMA, ACCA, AAT, CIPFA with evidence of passes at the minimum of the foundation levels, or a degree incorporating finance modules. Alternatively have relevant experience from within a financial environment.
• Good general education, including Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Interest in gaining further related qualifications

Special Aptitudes

Essential

• Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
• Able to concentration for prolonged periods
• Able to prioritise and work within imposed timetables
• Tactful, diplomatic on a wide range of topics
• Ability to build professional relationships with senior staff in non-finance departments
• Practical operational outlook

Disposition

Essential

• Team player and have personal initiative and drive
• A good professional attitude and image

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to communicate concisely and clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues both verbally and in writing
• Able to manage day-to-day workload, diaries and meetings, whilst working within strict monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines / timetables. Cope with interruptions, and be flexible when deadlines move and work patterns are sometimes unpredictable able on occasion to work outside core hours of work

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oracle Finance software package
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Possess a general understanding of medical and NHS terminology

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hybrid from Home and John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9NU

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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