Job summary
**Please note, this job may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as you can, if interested**
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for a Finance Assistant to sit under the System Accountant.
The post covers all Finance System related duties alongside the financial salary sacrifice schemes within Harrogate and District Foundation Trust. The post holder will be working in a small team within the trust.
We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviors. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the Finance System Accountant and facilitate the production of a variety of information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.
To manage the finance Salary Sacrifice scheme, been the finance point of contact for NHS Fleet Solutions and to complete any month end / closedown tasks.
To support other members of the team in the use of the system, providing training and developing training documents.
To challenge the status quo in order to advise, propose and implement changes in systems for financial control and financial management.
To look after the up keep of the Oracle Financial System, NEP Reach Reporting and Planning and Budgeting Cloud System.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support to the Finance System Accountant and facilitate the production of a variety of information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.
To manage HDFT chart of accounts, input interface journals, update the approval Hierarchy and keep the authorisation signature list up to date.
Keep the monthly budget reports updated in a timely manner and updated in line with the current Trust procedures and analyse any discrepancies.
To ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
to support and facility the Purchase Order process Salary Sacrifice schemes for NHS Fleet Solutions (Or other applicable organisations)
To manage and maintain the Salary Sacrifice scheme finance documents including the month end accruals/prepayments.
To facilitate and support colleagues on queries that come into the Salary Sacrifice inbox, providing advice and guidance.
To lead on in house systems training and associated guidance for users.
To work as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team to ensure all operational and project work is completed within given deadlines in the most efficient manner. There will be time where you will be required to work on your own and use your initiative to ensure best practice for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support to the Finance System Accountant and facilitate the production of a variety of information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.
To manage HDFT chart of accounts, input interface journals, update the approval Hierarchy and keep the authorisation signature list up to date.
Keep the monthly budget reports updated in a timely manner and updated in line with the current Trust procedures and analyse any discrepancies.
To ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
to support and facility the Purchase Order process Salary Sacrifice schemes for NHS Fleet Solutions (Or other applicable organisations)
To manage and maintain the Salary Sacrifice scheme finance documents including the month end accruals/prepayments.
To facilitate and support colleagues on queries that come into the Salary Sacrifice inbox, providing advice and guidance.
To lead on in house systems training and associated guidance for users.
To work as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team to ensure all operational and project work is completed within given deadlines in the most efficient manner. There will be time where you will be required to work on your own and use your initiative to ensure best practice for the Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum of a "C" or above GCSE in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- AAT L2 (Or Equivalent) and willingness to work towards AAT L4
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an office enviroment
- Experience of Systems Administration
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Use of Oracle Applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - so that information and advice can be clearly and concisely relayed to all types and levels of personnel both internal and external to the organisation
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum of a "C" or above GCSE in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- AAT L2 (Or Equivalent) and willingness to work towards AAT L4
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an office enviroment
- Experience of Systems Administration
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Use of Oracle Applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - so that information and advice can be clearly and concisely relayed to all types and levels of personnel both internal and external to the organisation
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust HQ
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
