Treasury Senior Accountant

The Treasury Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a Treasury Senior Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

work closely with government to agree NHS funding;

ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;

decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;

support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;

set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;

report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;

explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;

look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.

consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Treasury Senior Accountant], you will [Work in a dynamic team responsible for NHSE Treasury functions and cash management. You will assist in analysis of ICB cash requirements, monthly cash drawdowns, forecasting and PDC Revenue request assessments

Main duties of the job

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

As a CCAB part qualified or above accountant, the post holder will analyse complex Commissioner and NHS Provider financial and cash data and follow the governance set when assessing NHS Provider Revenue Support PDC requests and ICB cash position

• Assist in the development, updating and communication of Commissioner guidance and Provider Revenue Support guidance and associated cash timetables.


• Proficient in the use of Excel to analyse large datasets to identify key financial data and trends that will assist with interpreting and deciding on Commissioner cash requests and Provider Revenue Support requests.


• Ability to work with conflicting priorities to time sensitive deadlines and work effectively with colleagues both within the team and through networks developed across the group.


• Assist in the preparation key documentation to support monthly reporting of the cash position to finance leaders in both NHS England and DHSC.


• Supporting in the coaching and development of junior members of the team, providing real-time feedback on performance and supporting prioritisation and completion of tasks.
  
  The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:


• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.


• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.


• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care


• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation


• Delivering value for money.