accountant Brighton, England
Job description
Sussex Primary Care runs a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant, ideally with experience in Primary Care accounting, who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Financial Services Function, including:
- financial stewardship
- financial accounting
- invoice processing
- reconciliation of company and practice bank accounts including processing receipts and payments
- credit control
- preparation of payroll and pension submissions
- creation and analysis of financial and statistical reports
You will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant, ACCA or CIPFA), with demonstrable senior level experience in a complex finance function in either a primary care setting, in the NHS, or a large organisation.
We are looking for an engaging and inspiring leader who can challenge conventional thinking, embrace change, and have a genuine desire to continuously improve financial performance. We are looking for a candidate who will bring experience of developing and implementing financial process improvements, will ensure that an effective system of governance is in place, and will maintain strong financial management with effective financial controls.
As SPC is a subsidiary organisation of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), this role will be based within the SPC Central Team and work closely with the SCFT Finance Department for specific requirements, peer support and supervision, and role development.
So why wait? Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling career with us at Sussex Primary Care!
We are looking for a Senior Finance Accountant with:
- Qualified or part qualified Accountant (Chartered accountant, ACCA or CIPFA)
- Financial management experience, budget setting, monitoring and reporting
- Knowledge of primary care / private sector / companies accounting
- Experience of developing processes for delivery of high-quality financial information to Board and senior management level within an organisation
- Highly developed IT and analytical skills particularly in Excel and preferably building complex reports using Business Objects or other similar business intelligence reporting package
- Excellent communication skills and proven experience of managing successful relationships with peers and clients
- UK based (necessity)
You will benefit from:
A supportive working environment- Flexible Hours to fit around your work / life commitments
- Induction and training programme
- Annual Leave and sick pay
- Full NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance programme
- A supportive, approachable management team
- Being part of a growing company with great opportunities to develop as a result
You can find out more about SPC here www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk
Interview date: Interviews will be held on Friday 18th August, 2023 in Brighton
Please contact Michelle Eades, SPC Assistant Director Primary Care Transformation, for further information about the role on [email protected]
