Financial Accountant

Skills Essential

• oAbility to communicate highly complex, sensitive & contentious issues at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders oExcellent verbal and non- verbal communications skills oHigh level written communication skills oAbility to draft complex reports used at a variety of levels oStrong leadership skills oEffective interpersonal skills oAdvanced spreadsheet skills oEffective presentation skills oEffective time management skills oEffective analytical and problem solving skills oWell-developed influencing I persuading skills oExcellent organisational skills used in planning the work priorities of others and self oFlexibility and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
  

Desirable

• oComplex analytical skills oFinancial Modelling skills
  

Knowledge Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge of NHS Capital Accounting oExpert knowledge of financial and accounting principles. oUnderstanding of Statutory Financial Requirements within the NHS oUnderstanding of NHS finance regime with an expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.