Reporting Accountant Posted - Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Reporting Accountant
.

This post has become available following the internal promotion of the current post holder, reflecting the strong development opportunities available within our Finance Department. We are looking for a motivated and technically capable finance professional who is keen to develop their NHS finance career within a supportive, high-performing team.

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience working within a finance environment, ideally within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• An understanding of governance, financial controls and financial reporting.
• The ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience and looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, planning and costing.

As Reporting Accountant, you will play a key role in the Trust's financial reporting processes, supporting the production of monthly finance returns, Board reporting, financial planning, costing and budget-setting activities. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues, supporting important organisational decision-making and ensuring that financial information is accurate, robust and delivered to demanding deadlines.

Oxford Health is committed to developing finance professionals and helping colleagues achieve their career ambitions. We are proud to be an accredited employer for AAT, ACCA and CIMA
, providing a supportive environment for professional study and development.

Our Finance Department has a strong track record of investing in staff, with many colleagues progressing into more senior roles across the organisation. The promotion of the current post holder demonstrates the opportunities available for career progression within the team.

If you are looking for a role that will challenge and develop you while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare services across Oxfordshire and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

As Reporting Accountant, you will play a pivotal role within the Trust's Financial Management Team, providing high-quality financial reporting, planning, costing and analytical support to senior finance colleagues. The role offers a broad and varied portfolio, providing exposure to key areas of NHS…