Business Accountant

Business Accountant

Job Reference:246-CORP713-0413
Job Title:Business Accountant
Area of Work: Corporate
Employer:Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Department:Business Accounting and Costing
Location:Norwich
Salary:£39,239 to £47,088 pa

Job Type:Permanent    
Staff Group:Administrative & Clerical  
Pay Scheme:Agenda for change   
Pay Band:8a   
Working pattern:37.5 Hours/Week 

Closing Date:16/06/2013 




Description:
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, alcohol treatment, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NSFT staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register. Second preference will be given to other NHS applicants who are currently ‘at risk’. If you are ‘at risk’ or ‘affected by change’ please make it clear on your application so that you receive priority consideration.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant experience of achieving results, delivering to tight deadlines and management experience. Previous NHS experience is not a requirement, and applicants from a commercial background will be welcomed. The post holder will report to the Business Accounting & Reporting Manager and will be responsible for managing a small team in order to provide a comprehensive financial management service to the designated direct care service (DCS). Effectively working as a business partner, one of the key objectives will be to assist your locality and respective service lines achieve their CIP results whilst the Trust goes through significant change over the next 12 months, and beyond, implementing its service strategy.

As well as being highly numerate, you will possess excellent communication skills

CLOSING DATE 
We reserve the right to close a vacancy ahead of the publicised date so please ensure that you complete and submit your application asap. 

JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION 
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed. 

FUTURE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS 
If you have made any future holiday arrangements please ensure these are included in the supporting information section. 

INDUCTION 
Please note that the preferred candidates for all vacancies must complete a mandatory 2 or 3 day induction upon commencement in post. 

UPDATE ON YOUR APPLICATION 
We will notify you on the progress of your application. Please note that this could be via email or post. 

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

We aim to ensure that our employment policies and practices are delivered within a culture that recognises and values diversity with no barriers to employment, training, promotion or other opportunities. To do this, we need to collect relevant information about our staff and prospective employees. This will enable us to monitor how we are doing and take action where it is needed. 

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