Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Closing Date: 24 April 2025
Job Summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior Assistant CSU Accountant to join our dynamic and high-performing Management Accounting Team. This position will focus on supporting the Leeds Children’s Hospital CSU in achieving sound financial management, while providing essential leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the NHS.
As part of a fast-paced and rewarding environment, this role offers the chance to collaborate with clinical and corporate departments, helping to shape key financial decisions and supporting business units in delivering sustainable financial improvements. If you are passionate about finance in the NHS, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Assistant CSU Accountant, your main duties will include a range of financial responsibilities that contribute to the smooth operation of the Trust’s financial activities. You will:
Financial Planning & Business Cases
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Support the Senior CSU Accountant in providing financial advice and assistance to business units within the Trust, including budget development, planning, and expenditure reviews.
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Help develop business cases for service changes, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with Trust guidelines.
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Aid in the creation of annual and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s objectives.
Performance Reporting & Management
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Provide accurate and timely financial reports for business units, including financial analysis and non-financial indicators.
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Help monitor and report the results of actions taken by managers and clinicians, ensuring that savings targets and financial performance goals are met.
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Assist in the delivery of sustainable performance improvements, supporting management teams to better understand and manage financial performance.
Budgeting & Financial Control
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Set and manage budgets for departments, ensuring that financial plans are adhered to, and targets are met.
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Regularly review expenditure, income, and activity plans, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s financial strategies.
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Ensure that financial controls and policies are met at all times, providing robust advice on managing financial risks and performance.
Human Resources & Training
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Train and support junior finance staff within the team, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills needed to perform their roles effectively.
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Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to improve team performance.
Policy Development & Compliance
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Support the development of improved reporting tools for financial performance, making use of available systems like financial ledgers and spreadsheets.
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Ensure adherence to NHS financial policies, maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
About Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the United Kingdom, known for providing high-quality healthcare to patients across Leeds, Yorkshire, and beyond. With a strong focus on specialist and integrated care, LTHT is committed to advancing patient care through world-class medical research, education, and training.
Rated Good by the CQC, LTHT’s vision is to deliver the best possible care for its patients and communities. This commitment is supported by The Leeds Way—a set of values defined by staff to ensure the Trust remains collaborative, patient-centred, fair, accountable, and empowered in everything it does.
In addition to providing excellent care, LTHT is also a leader in the education and training of medical professionals and is recognized globally for its pioneering work in medical research and treatment innovation.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Assistant CSU Accountant who is ready to take on a leadership role within the Trust’s Management Accounting Team. Ideal candidates will have:
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Strong financial management and accounting experience within a complex organization.
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A team player who demonstrates a proactive and resilient approach to challenges.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.
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A relevant accounting qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.
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A passion for the NHS, with a desire to make a real impact in shaping financial decisions in the healthcare sector.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Essential:
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Education equivalent to a postgraduate diploma level in professional accountancy.
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5 GCSEs (Grade 4-9 or A*-C), including Maths and English.
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Desirable:
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Part-qualified status in a recognized accounting body (CCAB or CIMA).
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AAT-qualified or equivalent.
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Experience
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Essential:
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Experience in working within financial management and a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.
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Proven ability to interpret detailed financial information and perform complex reconciliations.
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Experience of working with Microsoft Excel and financial software tools to create bespoke reports.
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Substantial experience in management accounting, providing financial advice to senior leaders and departments.
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Desirable:
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NHS finance experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.
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Skills & Behaviours
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Essential:
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Ability to build strong working relationships and engage with colleagues across departments, both internally and externally.
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A strong customer focus, understanding the importance of service quality and the need to add value.
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Adaptability, with the ability to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities.
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information appropriately.
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Why Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
Joining Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers numerous benefits:
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Competitive Salary: The role offers a salary range of £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, depending on experience.
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Flexible Working: The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
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Generous Benefits Package: You will have access to the NHS pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and other perks like health and wellbeing support.
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Professional Development: As a member of the LTHT team, you will have access to continuous training and career development opportunities.
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Supportive Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and supported.
Additional Information
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Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker Sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
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UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration in line with NHS regulations.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a significant contribution to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and help shape the future of NHS financial management, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Assistant CSU Accountant role. Visit the official LTHT Careers Page to submit your application.
Closing Date: 24 April 2025
Planned Interview Date: 14 May 2025