Finance Manager - Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom - Health Jobs UK

Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

Our values The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients' experiences, is: Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care. Job overview To manage the effective provision of the financial & capital accounting for the Trust. Day to day management of the capital programme and fixed asset database, and maintenance of the fixed asset register. To assist in the production of performance monitoring information such as Board reporting, Statutory Accounts and External returns relating to capital accounting. To provide advice on capitalisation of expenditure and be current in latest capital regulation To organise and administer the capital working group In respect of the Capital Coding Structure, to assist in the continuous maintenance of the integrity of the Trust General Ledger and to communicate with the members of the Finance Department and other departments to maintain the integrity of the ledgers To assist on the development and operation of capital accounting systems and processes to enable the Trust to effectively manage capital investment and to critically analyse trends, variances and associated risks thus enabling strategic decisions to be made To support and advise health groups in the completion of capital business cases Provide training and education on capital finance issues to non-finance staff Day-to-day management of the capital programme and fixed asset database, and maintenance of the fixed asset register and support and advise healthcare groups in the completion of capital business cases Responsible for prioritising own work and that of the Finance Officer Main duties of the job Responsible for managing the Trust's asset register and lease register and advises managers on the appropriate use of lease financing Provides support and guidance to the researchers within the Trust for commercially funded research projects. Responsible for ensuring all capital payments are made in accordance with the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme Responsible for implementation and evaluation of capital accounting policies and procedures within own area Working closely with internal and external auditors to resolve relevant queries smooth timely review and evaluation the Trusts Capital accounting arrangements and reporting Provide support within the section and associated function as required Responsible for implementation and evaluation of accounting policies and procedures with Capital Reporting with supervision from the Head of Financial Services Working for our organisation This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital . We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide management support and leadership to the capital team, hospital and Trust staff on capital related matters. To liaise with other finance teams e.g. financial accounts and management accounts to ensure the reported capital financial position is accurate Work with the Assistant Financial Accountant to finalise month and year end accounts ensuring relevant year end capital entries and capital creditors/debtors are agreed and that their treatment in the I&E position and balance sheet accounts adhere to the NHS Manual of accounts. Responsible for the co-ordinating and validating monthly capital related expenditure including forecasts to year-end, analysis and interpretation of significant variances and, where appropriate, to influence operational and capital project managers/clinicians into taking corrective action To produce the month-end capital performance reports covering actual capital expenditure against plan with associated scheme by scheme reports. Investigate variances from plan and ensure that action on changes required is taken Ensure that all reporting internally and externally is produced in a timely and professional manner, including support for completion of NHSE and other regulatory returns as required. Actively manage the delivery of the Trust position against its Capital Resource limit (CRL) to ensure that it is achieved. To clearly articulate risks to achieving the CRL and to develop and lead appropriate action plans Report on capital and financial issues at relevant meetings such as ICT, Estates and all other scheme leads and Prepare reports to project managers in respect of capital schemes, reflecting expenditure for monitoring purposes Ensure all Capital projects are managed and reported against in a timely manner - reporting against any variances with action. Input into all Capital business cases, ensuring that all I&E impacts are communicated Support the annual accounts process, providing necessary schedules and working papers to support the production of the Trust's final accounts including the audit review process. Liaise with external auditors to assist with the auditing of the year end accounts Act as a Finance business partner for all Capital projects - attending meetings, becoming a subject matter expert on Capital spend. To monitor and track the progress of all capital and revenue business cases, highlighting those to health groups that are at risk of not meeting agreed timescales. Supporting and advising health groups in the completion of capital business cases ensuring the final documents are to the right standard and have the right internal support. Promote a modern and collaborative approach to engaging clinicians in capital and financial management o support the capital working group in the management of the Trust's capital programme. Manage the governance and administrative arrangements, in particular: Production of financial performance reports and production of notes and action reports Maintain and reconcile the Trust's Capital Asset Register, ensuring it is updated to reflect capital additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and fixed asset impairments. Provide asset figures for the final accounts, monthly and quarterly monitoring returns. Account for the Trust's portfolio of property and equipment leases and maintain the integrity of the capital ledger and Pro Leases database Production of the annual Capital Charge forecasts Responsible for the reconciliation of Control Accounts and producing monthly reports to Capital Planning Group Responsible for preparation of letters and Asset Register extracts to all Asset Managers in respect of the periodic audit verifications, detailing all changes and any outstanding issues since the previous return to ensure the Asset register Liaise with the Trust's external VAT advisors to ensure the appropriate treatment of VAT. Advise on the status of lease agreements, interpreting the IFRS 16 requirements and ensuring the lease definition and funding route is appropriate. Obtain subsequent agreement with external auditors on the calculations and reasoning behind the decisions. Input into capital aspects associated with the New Hospital development including equipment, EHR and CDC programmes Person specification Education and qualifications
Essential criteria

• Newly Qualified / CCAB Finalist
• QBE over 5 years of Capital Accounting experience
• A University degree - in finance

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development
• Education to degree level or equivalent

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of working within an NHS Finance Department

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working at a senior level across a range of finance functions
• DHSC / HM Treasury business case guidance
• Knowledge of HM Customs & Revenue recovery of VAT on capital projects

Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria

• Proficient in the use of financial systems, including spreadsheets and database packages and have the ability to develop systems to maximum benefits to users
• Have extensive experience in Capital Reporting
• Ability to prepare and present financial information (Capex) to non-financial people

Desirable criteria

• Have a robust understanding of financial systems and be able to extract, interpret, manipulate and present information in a meaningful way
• Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic NHS issues and priorities

What we can offer you:

• Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
• Free car parking for our staff
• Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
• Minimum 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
• Access to NHS Pension scheme
• Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
• Onsite creche facilities
• Annual appraisals with career pathways
• In-house training courses
• Discounted hospital restaurant
• Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision

Important information

• Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability
• All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months
• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
• Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks
• Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn

Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download

• Finance Manager Capital ( PDF , 352.4 KB )
• Finance Manager - Capital ( PDF , 188.1 KB )

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