Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Financial Accounting
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Financial Accounting
You will be a CCAB qualified accountant and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills. You will have a detailed understanding of the accounting standards and be able to apply standards in a complex operating environment and recommend improvements to processes, systems, and reporting.
- You will be able to prioritise tasks in a complex environment and have highly developed financial accounting knowledge and skills.
- You will be able to deliver to tight deadlines, work independently, and have substantial experience of leading, managing, and developing staff.
This post offers an exciting career opportunity working within a friendly and progressive organisation. We understand, encourage, and celebrate diversity, making RSFT NHS Finance team a place where we all feel we belong. The Trust was awarded “outstanding” for use of resources and is level 2 accredited on the One NHS Finance/ Skills Development Network “Towards Excellence” programme.
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- We operate a flexible work pattern as well as working from home.
- The Trust has access to a range of training and development opportunities provided both internally and externally.
The Head of Financial Accounting will support the Trust by delivering financial services and financial accounting functions and leading on month-end and year-end activities across the Trust.
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Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
- We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care.
- Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
- We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility, and development opportunities.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kevin Yang
- Job title: Financial Controller
- Email address: k.yang@nhs.net
If you would like to discuss this role please contact Kevin Yang, Financial Controller (k.yang@nhs.net).
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