Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Management Accounts team for a 12 months fixed term Band 4/5 Assistant Management Accountant role.
The ideal candidate will have gained the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification and is currently undertaking, or willing to undertake, studies to become a member of a registered CCAB accountancy body.
The successful candidate is expected to fully apply and demonstrate their AAT competencies and CCAB training in the undertaking of their role, using their own initiative where possible.
Main duties of the job
At Band 4, the main duties are:
- To produce finance reports that accurately reflects the expenditure the Trust has incurred on its services and the income the Trust receives from its commissioners.
- To ensure the maintenance and production of accurate budgetary and financial control information to ensure a good level of basic financial control within the Trust.
- To investigate expenditure and income trends and provide financial advice to Budget Holders and resolve queries.
- To assist the Senior Finance Manager in providing financial management accountancy support and advice to Trust Care Groups and other Budget Managers
- To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with Trust budget reporting timetable and the Trust's financial procedures.
At Band 5, the main duties will be the above, plus the following:
- To provide overall I&E financial management and support to Budget Managers of designated Care Group.
- To provide line management responsibility for any finance apprentices/trainee management accountants within the team on a rotational basis with the other Assistant Management Accountants.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education (minimum 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent).
- Studying towards AAT qualification (Diploma Level 4 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with financial information or in a finance environment.
- Experience explaining financial information to non-finance staff
- Experience using spreadsheets and financial systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial procedures
- Ability to use financial systems and follow policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS finance processes
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret financial information
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Methodical and accurate approach to work
Desirable
- Basic analytical skills to identify and investigate discrepancies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education (minimum 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent).
- Studying towards AAT qualification (Diploma Level 4 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with financial information or in a finance environment.
- Experience explaining financial information to non-finance staff
- Experience using spreadsheets and financial systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial procedures
- Ability to use financial systems and follow policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS finance processes
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret financial information
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Methodical and accurate approach to work
Desirable
- Basic analytical skills to identify and investigate discrepancies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites as required
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).
