Senior Assistant Finance Manager FM & Costing

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  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
Interview Date: 17th September 202532 hours per week, 12 months fixed term / secondment opportunityBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, and we are pleased to be recruiting for a 12 month fixed term / Secondment within our Finance Costing Team to cover Maternity Leave.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our management accounts costing team on a fixed term basis providing finance / costing support to the finance team and Clinical Business Units within the Trust.As a senior assistant finance manager you will be responsible for delivery of robust monthly reporting and provision of financial advice, supporting the senior costing accountant in the delivery of PLICs, SLR and national cost collection in line national deadlines. A professional approach and attention to detail are key as are excellent time management skills.We are looking for someone with relevant NHS management accounts experience and knowledge of costing, who is reliable and pro-active, who can evidence work of a high standard, communicate well and show commitment to achieving their own goals and those of the Trust.Ideally, the successful candidate will be a part-qualified accountant.For further details please contact:Sharon Ramskill Senior Costing Accountant sharonramskill@nhs.netSadia Afzal Senior Assistant Finance Manager FM & Costing- sadia.afzal1@nhs.netMain duties of the jobThis is a key role within the Finance costing team, with responsibility for the systems administration, maintenance support and financial reporting developments associated with the management accounting functionality of the Trusts Finance systems, compilation of periodic finance reports and returns and the provision of robust quality costing information to support Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing preparation and analysis.The post holder is required to analyse and process large quantities of highly complex information on costs, activity, income and expenditure from multiple systems, spanning the complete range of all the Trusts activities, clinical, corporate and other. This must be constantly reviewed to reflect the changes in the organisation, and be used to assist in generating financial reporting information, including robust Patient Level Costing (PLICS) and Service Line Reporting (SLR) information, nationally mandated Cost Collections, the NHS Improvement Costing Transformation Programme (CTP), PLICS submission, Education & Training cost returns and a number of reports for internal and external financial and management reporting.The post holder will extract data from various sources including the general ledger, ESR and other systems to create and update various spreadsheets and processes used for reporting and costing purposes, requiring a high level of concentration and advanced analytical skills.About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro/rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9163-3339E-08-25Job locationsFloor 9Gateway PlazaBarnsleySouth YorkshireS70 2RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description forSenior Assistant Finance Manager FM & CostingPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description forSenior Assistant Finance Manager FM & CostingPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Person SpecificationKnowledge & AwarenessEssential
  • Knowledge of management accounting underpinned by theory and experience
  • Knowledge of legislation and accounting procedures which impact on management accounts
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHS data definitions and clinical terminology, understanding of current issues facing the NHS and the requirements for data and analysis
  • Knowledge of NHS regulations e.g. payment by results
  • Knowledge and understanding of National Cost Collection and the service line reporting agenda within the NHS, and an awareness of patient level costing
Trust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant NHS management accounts experience including liaising with and supporting budget holders
  • Previous experience in a highly pressurised financial environment
  • Experience of producing timely financial reports
  • Experience of financial forecasting and budgeting
  • Experience of the planning and conduct of work within tight deadlines, organizing workload and priority setting as required
Desirable
  • Use of Costing Software
  • Experience of costing techniques
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Critically examines information, recognising and analysing problems, and identifying solutions to improve effectiveness
  • Expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner both orally and in writing
  • Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • Team-worker
  • Able to work in-line with policies and procedures without direct supervision and takes responsibility for own work
  • Demonstrates an enthusiastic attitude to work
Desirable
  • Develops positive working relationships, recognising and supporting the customers needs
  • Professional appearance and manner
QualificationsEssential
  • Part qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant
Desirable
  • Qualified or Passed Finalist CCAB/CIMA Accountant
  • Educated to degree level
Other FactorsEssential
  • Commitment to ongoing personal & professional development
  • Willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department within the scope of HR policies
Person SpecificationKnowledge & AwarenessEssential
  • Knowledge of management accounting underpinned by theory and experience
  • Knowledge of legislation and accounting procedures which impact on management accounts
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHS data definitions and clinical terminology, understanding of current issues facing the NHS and the requirements for data and analysis
  • Knowledge of NHS regulations e.g. payment by results
  • Knowledge and understanding of National Cost Collection and the service line reporting agenda within the NHS, and an awareness of patient level costing
Trust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant NHS management accounts experience including liaising with and supporting budget holders
  • Previous experience in a highly pressurised financial environment
  • Experience of producing timely financial reports
  • Experience of financial forecasting and budgeting
  • Experience of the planning and conduct of work within tight deadlines, organizing workload and priority setting as required
Desirable
  • Use of Costing Software
  • Experience of costing techniques
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Critically examines information, recognising and analysing problems, and identifying solutions to improve effectiveness
  • Expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner both orally and in writing
  • Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • Team-worker
  • Able to work in-line with policies and procedures without direct supervision and takes responsibility for own work
  • Demonstrates an enthusiastic attitude to work
Desirable
  • Develops positive working relationships, recognising and supporting the customers needs
  • Professional appearance and manner
QualificationsEssential
  • Part qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant
Desirable
  • Qualified or Passed Finalist CCAB/CIMA Accountant
  • Educated to degree level
Other FactorsEssential
  • Commitment to ongoing personal & professional development
  • Willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department within the scope of HR policies

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