Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
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A complete and accurate application
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Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
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Evidence of essential experience for role
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Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
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Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
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Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
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Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced finance individual to provide senior finance leadership, expert technical advice and constructive challenge to finance, operational and corporate colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead the preparation of the Trust’s annual accounts and relevant statutory and regulatory returns, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, NHS accounting guidance, tax requirements, national timetables and audit expectations.
They will ensure that the Trust’s ledger, balance sheet, cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets and associated financial controls are robust, transparent and supported by clear audit trails.
The postholder will lead and develop the Financial Services Team, promote continuous improvement and effective use of digital systems, and deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Head of Financial Services with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum plus high cost allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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