Systems Accountant job at Wakefield Full Time

The holder of this post will be responsible for supporting the strategic development and operational use of key financial systems and will be an integral specialist within the Financial Services team, and will be expected to work closely with corporate colleagues and other Divisional staff to ensure that all aspects of the finance agenda are covered in support of the Trusts corporate financial duties, appropriate to the level of the post.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record and extensive experience in NHS or equivalent experience in a large organisation with the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve the objectives of the post, and will report to the Finance Systems and Processes Manager. They will be supervised by this individual but will have significant scope to work independently and without direct reference.

The post holder will be responsible for pro-actively driving forward the development and enhancements of the main Trust Finance System including any associated applications and ensure the provision of a robust and efficient reporting service, adhering to strict timetables, as required by the Trust, in conjunction with our supplier.

They will lead on system and process reviews to ensure systems are fully exploited in the delivery of an effective, efficient and high-quality financial management and accounting service to customers.

They will be responsible for the management of all financial systems including maintaining and developing system controls, reviewing processes and ensuring that associated procedures are fit for purpose, leading on the continual development of Finance systems, to provide users with a modern, responsive system that provides the right information at the right time.

Responsible for providing expert advice and support to the users of the financial system, and other applications as required is also expected of this role.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.

We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.

We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.

Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.

Benefits:

• Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
• Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Please see attached job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the main responsibilities of the role.