Job summary
The post holder will be a member of a small team and will be required to work closely with finance and operational colleagues, project groups and other partner organisations, including ICB's, local Authorities, other NHS organisations and stakeholders to support the provision of efficient and effective financial management including those provided.
The post holder will be part of a team rotating across financial management, financial services, and costing & reporting, providing a comprehensive and professional financial support to a range of budget holders.To support the various finance teams. This includes the productions of accurate information to enable the Trust to meet its financial duties
Main duties of the job
Provide support and assistance for the directorate finance team in the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, reports and reconciliations, which will ensure that the financial information used within the directorate is accurate.
Assist in the production of monthly budget statements and monthly finance reports using the computerised financial systems, Excel and Word.
Provision of financial advice and information to budget holders and key stakeholders groups across the Directorates.
Assist in reconciliation of control/bank accounts, supplier statements and general office administration duties.
Understand & assist in the maintenance of the fixed asset register and link to the general ledger.
Support in the monthly internal and external reporting schedule.
Understand National Cost Collection and how costings are generated within the trust.
The post holder would be required to work within the finance protocols and with guidance from other members of the finance team.
Manage agreed workload to ensure monthly/weekly timescales are met.
Keep up to date with their apprenticeship training schedule and all relating activities.
Support all functions of finance when needed.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Entry requirements/QualificationsThe apprentice must not be:
In full-time education
Qualified or part qualified member of an accounting body/accounting qualification
Obtaining funding for an apprenticeship through another training provider (i.e. undertaking an apprenticeship elsewhere at the same time)
Duration of postThis post provides an opportunity to gain the skills required to continue in the role post apprenticeship subject to meeting certain criteria.
Advanced entry requirements NVQ level 2 (GCSE grade 5-9) or A Level or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Working towards or completed AAT level 2
Application process:Please tell us about your skills, experience and knowledge you should relate these to the requirements of the post - look at the person specification and tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria if you do), providing examples as necessary.The information you provide can include details of education, work experience, courses, voluntary work, hobbies or activities in your personal life.The majority of communication throughout the application process will be electronics so please check your emails regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Entry requirements/QualificationsThe apprentice must not be:
In full-time education
Qualified or part qualified member of an accounting body/accounting qualification
Obtaining funding for an apprenticeship through another training provider (i.e. undertaking an apprenticeship elsewhere at the same time)
Duration of postThis post provides an opportunity to gain the skills required to continue in the role post apprenticeship subject to meeting certain criteria.
Advanced entry requirements NVQ level 2 (GCSE grade 5-9) or A Level or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Working towards or completed AAT level 2
Application process:Please tell us about your skills, experience and knowledge you should relate these to the requirements of the post - look at the person specification and tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria if you do), providing examples as necessary.The information you provide can include details of education, work experience, courses, voluntary work, hobbies or activities in your personal life.The majority of communication throughout the application process will be electronics so please check your emails regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English
- AAT Level 2 (or working towards)
- Strong IT skills
- Interest in working in the sector willing to complete the apprenticeship training
- Must not have related Qualification at NVQ level or Higher
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Use of computer related finance systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge base of IT including Microsoft Office
Skills
Essential
- Strong IT and IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to delivery accurate, quality work within agreed timescales
- Self-motivated and keen to achieve own and other deadlines
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Ambitious and keen to learn new skills
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust and attend College on day release
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English
- AAT Level 2 (or working towards)
- Strong IT skills
- Interest in working in the sector willing to complete the apprenticeship training
- Must not have related Qualification at NVQ level or Higher
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Use of computer related finance systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge base of IT including Microsoft Office
Skills
Essential
- Strong IT and IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to delivery accurate, quality work within agreed timescales
- Self-motivated and keen to achieve own and other deadlines
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Ambitious and keen to learn new skills
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust and attend College on day release
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).
