Job Description

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead a critical function in a dynamic NHS Foundation Trust?



We're looking for a Financial Services Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Financial Services team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounts payable/receivable, treasury management, and statutory reporting.

In this pivotal role, you will:

Manage financial operations including cash flow, VAT returns, and technical accounting Lead on annual accounts preparation, charitable funds, and audit liaison Provide expert advice on complex financial and tax matters Drive service improvements and implement robust financial controls Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence

What we are looking for:

CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant with at least 5 years' senior-level experience Strong knowledge of NHS finance policies, HMRC VAT rules, and statutory accounting regulations Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills

If you are ready to make an impact and help shape the future of healthcare finance apply now.



Manage the day-to-day operation of the Trusts Financial Services section, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all receipts and payments, managed within the available cash resources and in accordance with the Trust Corporate Governance Framework Provide a full range of technical accounting services to enable high quality internal and external financial reporting and effective balance sheet and resource management, including cash management, capital management, VAT returns and taxation expertise. Provide significant support to the preparation of the Annual Accounts, Subsidiary Accounts, Charity accounts and auditor support. Provide advice to staff, managers, budget and Directorate managers on complex financial and tax matters to ensure the Trust is compliant with legislation and financial governance and the organisation run economically, efficiently and effectively.

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.



Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!



Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.



We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.



We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.



Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".



We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.



From 01/04/25 If your role needs a DBS you'll be subject to salary deduction totaling 49.50, spread over first and second pay.



Please refer to the attached where you will find full details of the role and it responsibilities.