Financial Accountant Treasury (Sponsorship Available) At NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Job Summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

The Financial Accountant – Treasury provides senior leadership and oversight for the delivery of a high quality Financial Services and Treasury function for the ICB.

The postholder leads cash management, financial controls, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes, ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and national financial governance requirements. They support the production of statutory accounts, provide cover for the Financial Accountant (Technical), and contribute to the development of robust financial systems and processes.

The role works autonomously with significant discretion, supporting the wider finance team to build capability, strengthen financial control and deliver value for money across the organisation.

Main Duties of the Job

Provide senior leadership for the Financial Services and Treasury function, ensuring high quality service delivery.
Lead improvements to systems and processes to strengthen financial control, efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury operations.
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and returns, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal requirements.
Support Agreement of Balances with NHS organisations and Whole Government Accounts (WGA) bodies.
Provide senior support for the delivery of a comprehensive financial services function.
Ensure robust cash management, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes.
Support the organisation in driving transformation and achieving value for money.
Build technical expertise and subject matter capability within the financial services team.
Work autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies.
Support the CFO and Director of Finance – Commissioning in developing the finance workforce.
Carry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.

About NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is committed to a culture that supports all staff to be the best version of themselves.

The ability to improve outcomes for the population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That’s why the workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services being commissioned to understand more about them.

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board believes regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into the organisation. Culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is a flexible working friendly organisation and aims to support employees to work flexibly.

The organisation works with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourages applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in working in Finance
Experience working in partnership with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Line Management experience

Desirable

Experience leading audit processes
Experience in NHS technical accounting or statutory reporting

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB Qualified
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuous professional development.

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).

How to Apply

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