Deputy Head of Financial Accounts

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller in delivering robust processes and controls to ensure the Trust delivers sound and auditable year‑end reports.
• Lead and performance‑manage the Financial Accounts team in providing technical financial services and accounting activities to the Trust, ensuring compliance with duties.
• Lead and performance‑manage the Charitable Funds team in providing financial systems and processes for the Leicester Hospitals Charity.
• Support production of the annual accounts and in‑year monthly financial monitoring returns.
• Ensure that appropriate systems of financial control are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are treated in accordance with the latest professional accounting standards and the post holder’s professional code of ethical conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) with current registration with a professional body.
• Significant experience at management level in a finance department within the NHS.
• Experience of managing staff and developing teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience of supporting production of year‑end NHS financial accounts, including IFRS.
• Knowledge of NHS financial services and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation – able to adapt to diverse audiences.
• High level of IT skills, advanced keyboard, and ability to manipulate complex data and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical conduct.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours as required.

Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and managers.
• Diplomatic, tactful and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and think laterally.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrated inclusive and compassionate leadership in the workplace.

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