CSS Accountant
Job summary
The CSS Accountant will provide high-quality financial information, analysis and advice to managers and clinicians within Clinical Support Services, supporting effective financial management and informed decision-making. Working closely with the Senior Business Accountant (CSS & Corporate), you will co-ordinate budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting, and support service planning and the effective use of resources. You will also supervise and support the development of the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS). The post is fixed-term until November 2027.
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, analyse budget variances and prepare year-end forecasts for Clinical Support Services. You will work closely with budget holders, managers and clinicians to explain financial performance, highlight risks and support actions to manage budgets effectively.
You will co-ordinate the annual budget setting process, attend divisional and budget holder meetings, and provide financial advice on service developments and capital and revenue business cases. You will support the identification and delivery of cost improvement plans, undertake costing and benchmarking analysis, and provide financial training to strengthen budget holders' understanding of their financial responsibilities.
You will supervise the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS), prioritising workloads and supporting appraisal and development. Working with finance colleagues, you will maintain and improve financial reporting systems and processes, ensure consistency and compliance with financial procedures, and contribute to an effective financial management service.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).
They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values : Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all One team - we work well together and with our communities We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer.
Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey. We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description
Job responsibilities ***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
CCAB or CIMA Part Qualified Accountant ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical and reasoning skills Planning, monitoring and influencing skills Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
Experience · Essential
Senior level experience in financial management Management experience Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning Experience of staff management
Desirable
Experience of NHS Finance Experience of producing training plans
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
