Operations Accountant – Community Equipment Services (CES)

UK Operations Accountant
Location: Hybrid – commutable to Nottingham office ideally
Contract type: 12-month fixed term linked to project funding
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pro rata per annum

Are you a qualified accountant who would be interested in using your finance skills to support our Community Equipment Services (CES)

This might be the role for you…

How you’ll make a difference…
You’ll be the key finance support for multiple teams within UK Operations, being responsible for framing the financial picture for up to 3 years in the future and driving improved financial performance. You’ll be responsible for financial analysis, business modelling and managing the budgeting and forecasting for that part of the organisation.

**What you’ll be doing…
– Ensure that the teams supported have clarity on the approved Financial Framework and through analysis, financial modelling and constructive challenge enable them to deliver within it.
– Oversees asset utilisation within UK operations to ensure assets are effectively used and generate adequate value for the organisation
– Ensure there is clear financial and management reporting to aid decision making and drive performance.
– Ensure there is a strong internal control environment within the business operations.
Please read the Role Profile for more information about this opportunity.

What we are looking for…
– Qualified Accountant (CCAB recognised body)
– Sound knowledge of accounting standards & practices, GAAP, Charity SORP etc
– Experience with developing Power BI dashboards
– Ability to plan and manage substantial projects and activities
– Experience of providing financial adv ice and support to director level managers

The team…
You’ll be joining a friendly and dynamic team and your specific focus will be to offer financial support to the CES Operations team, who deliver essential items of medical equipment to over 5000 service users across Nottinghamshire each month

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, with interviews anticipated to be held shortly thereafter.

What you’ll receive in return…

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
⦁ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
⦁ Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
⦁ Up to 6% contributory pension
⦁ Flexible working policy
⦁ Genuine investment in your training and personal development

A little bit more about us…**

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