Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months.
The postholder will undertake a range of duties to ensure that the Group's monthly financial reporting statements and annual accounts are produced promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions and Department of Health Guidelines.
You will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective operation of the Group's Charitable Funds and completion of the Annual Accounts and Report in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
Ensure the Trust, IFM and Charitable Fund cash books are always up to date.
If applying for a secondment, interested parties should discuss the opportunity with their line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of monthly control account reconciliations with reference to adequate source documentation.
To maintain the Trust, IFM and Charitable Fund cashbooks ensuring they reconcile on a daily basis.
To assist the Finance Manager in the production of the monthly budget statements for charitable funds and capital reporting.
To assist in the production of the monthly financial accounts reports.
To audit new supplier details onto the Purchase Ledger.
To assist in maintaining the Losses & Special Payments register on a monthly basis and provide reports as required.
To assist in the production of the Trust's annual accounts by maintenance of adequate accounting records throughout the year and completion of annual duties as appropriate.
To monitor out-of-date payable orders and reissue as appropriate.
To assist in the annual stocktaking for all relevant departments, to calculate stock values, report findings to managers and reconcile to ledger, ensuring that stock is accurately reported in the Annual accounts.
To maintain effective working relationships with other Trust staff and outside organisations to ensure the delivery of a professional service with high levels of customer satisfaction.
To assist in monitoring charitable income and expenditure to ensure that it is allocated and spent correctly in accordance with the donors wishes.
About us
In our team, you'll find:
- A friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for professional development, including NHS finance or other apprentice training
- Flexible working options that support work-life balance
- The opportunity to grow your skills within a respected and essential area of NHS finance
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities, please see attached Job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities, please see attached Job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's Grades A-C (4-9) including Maths & English or equivalent experience
- Studying for a CCAB qualification or relevant experience.
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience
Band 3 Experience
Essential
- Experience of financial and computing systems
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Understanding different functions within a Finance dept. (purchase ledger, sales ledger cashiers, financial accounting etc.)
Desirable
- NHS finance experience
- Detailed understanding of accounting procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise own workload, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Computer Literacy, particularly a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal with clients showing empathy and compassion.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's Grades A-C (4-9) including Maths & English or equivalent experience
- Studying for a CCAB qualification or relevant experience.
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience
Band 3 Experience
Essential
- Experience of financial and computing systems
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Understanding different functions within a Finance dept. (purchase ledger, sales ledger cashiers, financial accounting etc.)
Desirable
- NHS finance experience
- Detailed understanding of accounting procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise own workload, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Computer Literacy, particularly a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal with clients showing empathy and compassion.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve problems
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).
