Job summary
To function mainly as part of the Financial Management section in basic and routine areas of financial reporting and forecasting, budgetary control, maintenance of the manpower system and updating of the general ledger.
This is a substantive role with opportunities to pursue an accountancy based qualification in line with the finance training policy and progress within the finance department, commensurate with their development and job performance.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the production and issuing of routine monthly reports to budget holders and Clinical Groups of income and expenditure as recorded in the general ledger. Provide basic reports on ledger transactions on request.
- Assist Business Unit Accountants and Assistant Business Unit Accountants to investigate routine budget variances and provide analysis, and possible prompt explanations to the relevant Business Unit Accountant.
- Process authorised routine transactions in the ledger to reflect accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments necessary to present a true and fair view.
- Assist team members in the preparation of setting annual revenue start point budgets by following budget setting guidelines.
- Under the direction of team members action authorised amendments to budgets in year, and maintain an appropriate record of all changes for audit review.
- Assist the Business Unit Accountant in the production of routine financial forecasts and reports.
- Assist in the routine maintenance and integrity of the ESR manpower database, including financial & unit workforce coding, maintaining establishment details and processing payroll commencement, change & termination forms.
- Assist in maintaining an appropriate system of establishment control including reconciliation of the ESR database to the general ledger and the maintenance of specific Group pay reconciliations.
- Assist in the reconciliation and maintenance of basic control accounts.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role. We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background. We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification to obtain a detailed job description and understand the main responsibilities of this role
What we can offer you:
- An annual salary of up to £24,336 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
- 35-41 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development training
- NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
- Wellbeing support, such as MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
- Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
- Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offer, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more!
Things that you will have:
- NVQ level 3 in accounting/finance or AAT intermediate level or equivalent
- Experience and/or knowledge in a finance environment through study or work
- Accounting experience equivalent to NVQ level 3
- Experience and/or knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, control accounts, coding structures, financial forecasting and variance reporting
- Experience and/or knowledge of budget setting, budgetary control and financial forecasting systems
- Experience and/or knowledge of finance computer systems and ledgers
- Good understanding of a range of financial procedures and practices
- Good understanding of finance computer systems
- Understanding of VAT and PAYE rules, control accounts and reconciliations, and basic budgeting
- Good Computing / Keyboard skills including the use of Microsoft office software packages
- Good interpersonal skills / Ability to communicate clearly to finance and non-finance staff in an appropriate manner
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise own work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
- Analyse and make judgements upon a range of financial information
- Ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust matters
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification to obtain a detailed job description and understand the main responsibilities of this role
What we can offer you:
- An annual salary of up to £24,336 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
- 35-41 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development training
- NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
- Wellbeing support, such as MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
- Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
- Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offer, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more!
Things that you will have:
- NVQ level 3 in accounting/finance or AAT intermediate level or equivalent
- Experience and/or knowledge in a finance environment through study or work
- Accounting experience equivalent to NVQ level 3
- Experience and/or knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, control accounts, coding structures, financial forecasting and variance reporting
- Experience and/or knowledge of budget setting, budgetary control and financial forecasting systems
- Experience and/or knowledge of finance computer systems and ledgers
- Good understanding of a range of financial procedures and practices
- Good understanding of finance computer systems
- Understanding of VAT and PAYE rules, control accounts and reconciliations, and basic budgeting
- Good Computing / Keyboard skills including the use of Microsoft office software packages
- Good interpersonal skills / Ability to communicate clearly to finance and non-finance staff in an appropriate manner
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise own work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
- Analyse and make judgements upon a range of financial information
- Ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust matters
Person Specification
Experience and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Accounting experience equivalent to NVQ level 3
- Experience and/or knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, control accounts, coding structures, financial forecasting and variance reporting
- Experience and/or knowledge of budget setting, budgetary control and financial forecasting systems
- Experience and/or knowledge of finance computer systems and ledgers
- Experience and/or knowledge in a finance environment through study or work
Desirable
- NHS / Public sector experience
- Use of NHS financial ledger systems and Business Objects reporting package
- Experience of liaising with budget managers and external organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in accounting/finance or AAT intermediate level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent Higher level of education
- Progression towards NVQ level 4 in accounting/finance or AAT technician level
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Good understanding of a range of financial procedures and practices
- Good understanding of finance computer systems
- Understanding of VAT and PAYE rules, control accounts and reconciliations, and basic budgeting. Good Computing / Keyboard skills including the use of Microsoft office software packages
- Good interpersonal skills / Ability to communicate clearly to finance and non-finance staff in an appropriate manner
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise own work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
- Analyse and make judgements upon a range of financial information
- Ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust matters
Desirable
- Basic understanding of NHS financial regime
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Effective team Player
- Display a positive, professional, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post, and dealing with requests and queries from internal and external sources
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues with regards to self and team members
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training identification of own development and training needs
Person Specification
Experience and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Accounting experience equivalent to NVQ level 3
- Experience and/or knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, control accounts, coding structures, financial forecasting and variance reporting
- Experience and/or knowledge of budget setting, budgetary control and financial forecasting systems
- Experience and/or knowledge of finance computer systems and ledgers
- Experience and/or knowledge in a finance environment through study or work
Desirable
- NHS / Public sector experience
- Use of NHS financial ledger systems and Business Objects reporting package
- Experience of liaising with budget managers and external organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in accounting/finance or AAT intermediate level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent Higher level of education
- Progression towards NVQ level 4 in accounting/finance or AAT technician level
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Good understanding of a range of financial procedures and practices
- Good understanding of finance computer systems
- Understanding of VAT and PAYE rules, control accounts and reconciliations, and basic budgeting. Good Computing / Keyboard skills including the use of Microsoft office software packages
- Good interpersonal skills / Ability to communicate clearly to finance and non-finance staff in an appropriate manner
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise own work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
- Analyse and make judgements upon a range of financial information
- Ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust matters
Desirable
- Basic understanding of NHS financial regime
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Effective team Player
- Display a positive, professional, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post, and dealing with requests and queries from internal and external sources
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues with regards to self and team members
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training identification of own development and training needs
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finance Department, St George's Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
