Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Management Accountant, gaining valuable experience across many areas of financial management and providing an excellent foundation to develop the skills, knowledge and professional qualification progression required to forge a successful career in the future.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), situated in the West End of London, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom and provides first class acute and specialist services both locally and to patients from throughout the UK and abroad.
Responsible to a designated Finance Manager but also supporting the rest of the team you will provide a key contribution, producing financial reports, data analysis, variance analysis, attending budget holder meetings and ensuring delivery of a robust month end process including the uploading of journals including accruals and prepayments.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to make an active contribution into the running of the Finance department and deputise as and when required for other management accountants within the team. You will have strong organisational skills, the ability to wok to tight deadlines and be able to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial staff.
The post holder will be based at 250 Euston Road in offices across the road from the main hospital site and there will also be the flexibility to work remotely for part of the working week.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards CCAB / CIMA qualification or equivalent experience with desire to progress
- Computer Literacy in packages such as Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spreadsheets and databases
- Possess numeracy & literacy skills - up to 'A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Finance
- Experience of work undertaken unsupervised
- Use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheets2
Desirable
- Experience of working in Health sector
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Able to use computers to produce information, particularly Excel and Access
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret numerical data
- Interest in, and capable with, figures and financial calculations
- Ability to interpret figures to support proposals and decisions
Communication
Essential
- Possess interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively across staff groups
- Ability to use written and spoken means of communication to clearly convey ideas and information
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others.
- Energy and enthusiasm to ensure objectives are met
- Ability to organise personal time and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
- An ability to see the bigger picture, and recognise the impact of decisions on others and the wider community.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards CCAB / CIMA qualification or equivalent experience with desire to progress
- Computer Literacy in packages such as Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spreadsheets and databases
- Possess numeracy & literacy skills - up to 'A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Finance
- Experience of work undertaken unsupervised
- Use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheets2
Desirable
- Experience of working in Health sector
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Able to use computers to produce information, particularly Excel and Access
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret numerical data
- Interest in, and capable with, figures and financial calculations
- Ability to interpret figures to support proposals and decisions
Communication
Essential
- Possess interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively across staff groups
- Ability to use written and spoken means of communication to clearly convey ideas and information
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others.
- Energy and enthusiasm to ensure objectives are met
- Ability to organise personal time and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
- An ability to see the bigger picture, and recognise the impact of decisions on others and the wider community.
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).
