Job summary
The Trust is seeking to strengthen its financial services team, through the appointment of a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to the role of Finance Assistant within the Financial Services section of the Finance Directorate.
The Finance Directorate actively promotes training and development within the team, across the Trust and externally. We have developed a comprehensive finance education strategy and hold Towards Excellence Level 3 accreditation. We are an active member of the FSD Network, Future Focused Finance, and the Towards Excellence scheme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Key responsibilities will include credit control duties, clearing aged debt, assisting with AoB, reconciling balance sheet codes, covering for other members of the team and providing financial service to the trust nursery.The successful candidate must possesso AAT Technician/ NVQ level 4 finance/accountancy qualification/ studying final year of apprenticeship scheme or have significant relevant experience of working within a busy financial accounting environment.
o Good organisational, time management and communication skills.o Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Please refer to the job description and person specification to ensure that you have the necessary skills to apply for the post.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Carry out credit control procedures for all bodies, using both month-end aged debt analysis reports and ad-hoc reports produced during the month.2. Providing a financial service to the Christie day nursery. Main duties will include the raising of invoices; credit control and notification to the payroll provider for staff salary deductions including those made under a salary sacrifice scheme.
3. Assist in the production of the Annual Accounts process (particularly with respect to the Agreement of Balances (AOB) process) in accordance with the national guidance and reporting deadlines to ensure that the organisation fully meets its financial reporting obligations. Ensure high quality working papers are produced and provide explanations to auditors where required4. Produce various Balance sheet reconciliations and complete corrective action, as required.5. Provide cover as required within the Financial Services Team.6. Produce procedure notes for all tasks undertaken and review these annually.
7. Support the Financial Services team in the provision of a comprehensive financial accounting service to the Trust and subsidiary entities, including supporting the breadth of activity undertaken by the team.
8. Responsible for prioritising own work and adhering to all monthly timetables and deadlines.
9. Actively engage with process improvement for the Financial services team, supporting the Financial Services Team Leader and the Assistant Services manager in leading change, and be a role model and support to junior members of staff.
10. Work with the Financial Services Team Leader and Assistant Financial Services Manager to agree Personal Objectives, and a Personal Development Plan and keep up to date professionally through mandatory continuing professional development.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Carry out credit control procedures for all bodies, using both month-end aged debt analysis reports and ad-hoc reports produced during the month.2. Providing a financial service to the Christie day nursery. Main duties will include the raising of invoices; credit control and notification to the payroll provider for staff salary deductions including those made under a salary sacrifice scheme.
3. Assist in the production of the Annual Accounts process (particularly with respect to the Agreement of Balances (AOB) process) in accordance with the national guidance and reporting deadlines to ensure that the organisation fully meets its financial reporting obligations. Ensure high quality working papers are produced and provide explanations to auditors where required4. Produce various Balance sheet reconciliations and complete corrective action, as required.5. Provide cover as required within the Financial Services Team.6. Produce procedure notes for all tasks undertaken and review these annually.
7. Support the Financial Services team in the provision of a comprehensive financial accounting service to the Trust and subsidiary entities, including supporting the breadth of activity undertaken by the team.
8. Responsible for prioritising own work and adhering to all monthly timetables and deadlines.
9. Actively engage with process improvement for the Financial services team, supporting the Financial Services Team Leader and the Assistant Services manager in leading change, and be a role model and support to junior members of staff.
10. Work with the Financial Services Team Leader and Assistant Financial Services Manager to agree Personal Objectives, and a Personal Development Plan and keep up to date professionally through mandatory continuing professional development.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Technician/AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent finance/accountancy qualification)
- A comprehensive secondary education (5 GCSEs or equivalent)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Willingness to develop through internal and external sources
- Degree
- Actively studying for a CCAB/CIMA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a busy financial accounting environment
- Experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a NHS finance environment
- Experience of NHS VAT rules and regulations
- Experience of credit control
Skills And Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant VAT rules and regulations
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel, with the ability to extract and manipulate data
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, to plan, prioritise and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to work as part of a busy team
- Ability to have a positive influence on others
- Evidence of ability to deliver
- Ability to work in a methodical, detailed and accurate manner, with a strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to exploit software packages to solve problems
Job Requirements
Essential
- Significant use of computer VDU screen/keyboard
- Frequent requirement for concentration when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries from staff, managers and customers
- Often required to switch tasks at short notice
- Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when analysing complex data and preparing reports
- Workload and content often unpredictable
- Minor lifting and handling in an office environment (files, boxes etc)
Other
Essential
- Be able to manage time effectively, prioritise and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Enthusiasm, determination, motivated and positive.
- Confident approach, hardworking, committed and reliable.
- Open, honest and fair
- Treat colleagues with dignity and respect
- Willingness to attend training courses relevant to role
Desirable
- Commitment to personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Technician/AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent finance/accountancy qualification)
- A comprehensive secondary education (5 GCSEs or equivalent)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Willingness to develop through internal and external sources
- Degree
- Actively studying for a CCAB/CIMA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a busy financial accounting environment
- Experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a NHS finance environment
- Experience of NHS VAT rules and regulations
- Experience of credit control
Skills And Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant VAT rules and regulations
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel, with the ability to extract and manipulate data
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, to plan, prioritise and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to work as part of a busy team
- Ability to have a positive influence on others
- Evidence of ability to deliver
- Ability to work in a methodical, detailed and accurate manner, with a strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to exploit software packages to solve problems
Job Requirements
Essential
- Significant use of computer VDU screen/keyboard
- Frequent requirement for concentration when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries from staff, managers and customers
- Often required to switch tasks at short notice
- Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when analysing complex data and preparing reports
- Workload and content often unpredictable
- Minor lifting and handling in an office environment (files, boxes etc)
Other
Essential
- Be able to manage time effectively, prioritise and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Enthusiasm, determination, motivated and positive.
- Confident approach, hardworking, committed and reliable.
- Open, honest and fair
- Treat colleagues with dignity and respect
- Willingness to attend training courses relevant to role
Desirable
- Commitment to personal development
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).
