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NHS Highland are seeking two dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to work as Area/Service Accountants within the financial management team in North Highland.
These roles will be part of a team of staff whose aim is to deliver a high quality financial management service, providing high quality financial information and analysis to budget holders and senior finance staff.
The post holder will be required to work closely with Service Managers and other budget holders, providing professional financial management information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the financial position and to support the decision making process in relation to the Services allocated to you. The post holder will be expected to play a significent role in the formulation of the annual budget and savings plan for those Services.
This post is ideally suited to applicants who have extensive experience in a finance department or a newly qualified accountant/recent accountancy graduate with a desire to work in Financial Management of a complex organisation and can demonstrate the following essential attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills, due to the need to commuincate complex, sensitive or contentious information to a range of different audiences using a variety of media
- Sound leadership qualities and team working ethos
- Good planning, organisation and time management skills
- A flexible approach is required to fulfill the duties in an environment with ever changing and /or conflicting priorities
- A positive attitude towards maintaining and supporting a culture of continous service improvement, and a learning environment
Informal enquiries to either:
Ros Philip (Head of Finance - N&W Division) - email: ros.philip1@nhs.net; tel: 07970350985
Susan Clifton (Team Lead - Raigmore) - email: susan.clifton1@nhs.net; tel: 01463 704083