Deputy Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant: Sponsorship Available

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Systems and Reporting team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust as a Deputy Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated individual to join the team on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant, the post holder will support the on all systems development within the finance department. They will also be required to support on all corporate reporting requirements within the finance department and ensure that external statutory returns are accurate and correctly reflect the financial position of the Trust.

The post holder will also support in providing comprehensive financial services to the Trust’s subsidiary companies (currently NTH Solutions LLP and Optimus) in order to achieve financial surplus.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have the drive, passion and ability to make a difference. If you believe you can offer this then we would like to hear from you.

Applications from candidates who are willing to study towards CIMA or a CCAB recognised qualification would be considered – in this circumstance the post would be offered on a AfC band 5 until all set competencies are met. Study support would be offered in line with the departments training policy.

Main duties of the job

To support the Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant on all systems development within the finance department, including planning, project appraisal, systems review, implementation and training

To support in effectively maintaining and developing all finance systems through the efficient management, formulation and implementation of coherent system policies. To utilise the latest technology and optimise the resources and outputs from the department, which facilitate decision support within a Foundation Trust environment

To support on all corporate reporting requirements within the finance department. This includes ensuring outputs from the department (to both internal and external stakeholders) are to a high standard, regularly reviewing the appropriateness of reports, ensuring compliance with external requirements and ensuring reports are produced in the most efficient and effective way possible

To support the Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant to ensure that external statutory returns are accurate and correctly reflect the financial position of the Trust

To support in the provision of comprehensive financial services to the Trust’s subsidiary companies (currently NTH Solutions LLP and Optimus) to support the achievement of financial surplus.

Complete monthly intergroup reconciliation for review by the Systems, Reporting and Subsidiary Accountant

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good team player able to contribute effectively to the achievement of shared objectives
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyse issues and exercise sound judgement in resolving financial problems relating to area of responsibility
  • Well-developed ability to plan the delivery of the workload associated to the postholder’s areas of responsibility including the ability to liaise with other staff to ensure timely financial input
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Ability to work with frequently high levels of concentration to perform ledger checks, reviews and reconciliations of data input, reports and returns
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet demand during busy periods of each month

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of NHS financial regimes and reporting requirements

Qualifications

Essential

  • Part qualified CCAB, CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • AAT qualified or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a complex finance department
  • Considerable experience of computer systems including general ledger, reporting software and Microsoft Office applications
  • Basic understanding of the final accounts process and preparing associated reports and working papers
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of operational requirements to support development and maintenance of sound financial management throughout the Trust

Desirable

  • NHS financial experience
  • Experience of the oracle general ledger application and associated reporting packages
  • Works experience in a finance department with a complex Group structure
  • Works experience in a finance and systems role

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Friendly/approachable attitude with a pleasant, helpful and willing disposition
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to respond positively to the demands and frequent interruptions placed upon them
  • Ability to adapt to different working methods

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).

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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