Deputy Finance Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative person who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference to support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users.

This is an exciting time to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust; the department has recently undergone a comprehensive review and restructure, to ensure it is fit for purpose to provide high-quality, forward-thinking support to the organisation.

We are looking for a candidate who has a pro-active and positive approach, an ability to develop relationships with clinical colleagues and is adept at producing, analysing, and developing high quality financial information. This role within the Financial Accounting and Capital team, will be responsible for delivering high quality and timely financial accounting support to the wider finance team and other operational managers.

This is a challenging and rewarding role and will give successful applicants a broad range of professional development and experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the ability, drive and commitment to succeed and is looking to take the next step in developing their career within NHS Finance.

Closing date: 13th August 2025

Shortlisting: 15th August 2025

Interviews: 21st August 2025

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities will include leadership of the Financial Accounting and Capital Team; overseeing all accounting for VAT accounting and returns; review for approval of all balance sheet and other control account reconciliations, capital accounting, working capital, cash management and the Better Lives Charity. The Deputy Finance Manager will also be the Finance lead on inter NHS and Whole of Government agreement of balances, including the completion of the relevant sections within the national month 09 and annual accounts submissions.

This trust welcomes flexible working. This role is primarily a home worker with requirements for working from the office based at New Mill in Saltaire, along with visiting cashiering functions across our inpatient sites, to provide management support to the Trust cashiers.  There is free car parking at all our Trust sites.  The New Mill site, which is the main Trust Headquarters, is in the heart of Saltaire where there is easy access to parks, historical sites, local shops and rail/bus networks.

For an informal chat about the role please email either;

Chris Smith, Senior Finance Manager – [email protected]

Stacey Pearson, Head of Financial Accounting & Capital –[email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.