Job summary
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Management Accounts Department at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
If you have been considering a career in Finance then this is a perfect opportunity to gain some experience of NHS Finance whilst studying towards an accounting qualification.
We are looking for high calibre, motivated individuals, interested in working in an accounting role within the NHS. You must be flexible, a good team player, able to work independently with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A good standard of GCSE education (or equivalent) of at least 5 passes which must include English and Maths.
You must also be IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS office applications. Experience of working in an accounting or finance department would be advantageous, however, is not essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the management accounting team, and is responsible for assisting in the provision of accounting services to the Trust.
The post holder will carry out accounting, administrative and clerical duties, as directed, under the supervision of the senior members of the accounting team.
This includes;
The completion of routine financial transactions.
Perform data entry of month end journal entries
Analyse and reconcile financial data using various data outputs and systems.
Create, maintain and distribute monthly financial performance reports.
Working to tight deadlines.
The post holder will be based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oSound educational background (GCSE OR Equivalent) of at least 5 passes at level "C" including Mathematics and English.
- oGood numerical and IT skills.
- oWilling to study towards & complete in full the AAT Qualification.
Desirable
- oA levels or other relevant qualification
- oStudying towards or AAT Qualified
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- oExperience of a finance or management accounting role.
- oExperience of working in an office environment
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oSound educational background (GCSE OR Equivalent) of at least 5 passes at level "C" including Mathematics and English.
- oGood numerical and IT skills.
- oWilling to study towards & complete in full the AAT Qualification.
Desirable
- oA levels or other relevant qualification
- oStudying towards or AAT Qualified
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- oExperience of a finance or management accounting role.
- oExperience of working in an office environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
