Purpose of the Role:
The post holder will be a senior member of the Finance Department team and will be assigned the responsibility to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded appropriately in a timely manner and that the hospital complies with legal requirements regarding the maintenance of accounting records. The post holder will also be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation and compliance of all of the functional departments within the Finance unit and to oversee the production of monthly and annual financial statements to an agreed timetable.
Overview of Role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* To ensure that all financial transactions are recorded appropriately in a timely manner and that the hospital complies with legal requirements regarding the maintenance of accounting records.
* The post holder will be required to keep abreast of relevant regulations/legislation/taxation and accounting standards as applicable.
* To oversee the production of monthly and annual financial statements to an agreed timetable.
* To internally manage the external audit process by ensuring that all relevant information and explanations are made available to the external auditors in a timely manner and to assist in taking appropriate action in relation to relevant issues raised in the Audit Report and/or Management Letter.
* To assist in the contribution to the development of common accounting standards and procedures, etc. as may be appropriate within the healthcare sector.
* To oversee the planning and organising of the divisions workload in order to maintain a high level of effectiveness.
* To ensure that the financial accounting systems support the development of the hospital management systems; to work closely with the Management Accountant in this regard.
* To ensure the hospitals financial controls and procedures documentation is complete and updated as and when required.
* To ensure that all financial and accounting policies are applied consistently on an ongoing basis.
* To ensure that appropriate systems of internal financial controls are in place and operational such that appropriate assurances can be given to the Hospital Board in this regard.
* Overseeing the effective management of the hospitals cash resources; to be familiar with developments in Treasury Management.
* The Post Holder will demonstrate excellent analytical and conceptual thinking capability to organise and interpret financial information and challenge business decisions against strategic plan objectives.
* The ability to manage and motivate staff and work successfully within a team with a focus on quality of work, speed of execution and results is vital to success in this role.
* To oversee the management and supervision of all staff within the financial accounting division
* The post holder will be required to provide cross cover for other personnel within the Finance division and undertake a full range of duties to include general administration.
* To assist the Director of Finance in the discharge of his/her duties and to undertake assignments as may be agreed.
Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:
* Be fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body with 5 years' PQE
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
* Previous experience in dealing with external audit process
* Previous experience in people management
* Have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related packages
Desirable:
* Master's Degree in a relevant subject
* Proficient in SAP
* Accounting experience in Healthcare
* Previous experience in annual financial statements preparation
For more information please contact: Lydia Doyle - Telephone or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on 3rd October 2025