Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Finance team working for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Continuing healthcare (CHC). This will be on secondment or fixed term contract until 31 December 2025. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the CHC service by providing an effective and competent level of accounts payable support in a client-focused service. If you have an AAT Intermediate qualification, currently studying for this qualification or have equivalent work experience we would welcome your application.
CHC is full of activity where caring colleagues achieve together to meet the needs of the service. You will be required to work in partnership with your colleagues, work on your own initiative and manage sensitive situations.
We can offer hybrid working which allows you to work flexibly from one of our offices and from home in line with organisational requirements. We can provide the appropriate IT equipment, however there is an expectation that you will have a suitable home environment in which to work from.
Main duties of the job
Support the Personal health budget (PHB) finance officer in collation of information for financial validation by reviewing direct payment PHBs to ensure spend is appropriate to the care plan, highlight any discrepancies and make recommendations on review outcomes.
To authorise and process high volumes of Continuing healthcare invoices. Identify errors and discrepancies and resolve complex enquiries & queries from suppliers and health colleagues. Maintain the finance systems that support the payments of the Continuing healthcare and Funded nursing care payments to Nursing homes.
About us
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of our communities, managing the NHS budget, and arranging for the provision of joined up health services which improve the lives of people who live and work in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
By collaborating as an integrated care system (ICS) our health and care organisations can tackle complex challenges, including:
- improving the health of children and young people
- supporting people to stay well and independent
- acting sooner to help those with preventable conditions
- supporting those with long-term conditions or mental health issues
- caring for those with multiple needs as populations age
- getting the best from collective resources so people get care as quickly as possible.
Working with us
We are always keen to hear from people who would like to work with us, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, sexual orientation, racial origin or disability.
You can look forward to excellent benefits including discounts in store and online, optional pension and life assurance, flexible working options, salary sacrifice vehicles and cycles and much more.
We are looking for people whose personal values and behaviours align with the NHS values outlined in theNHS Constitution .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full job description and person specification, please view the supporting information.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full job description and person specification, please view the supporting information.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- AAT Intermediate (or equivalent NVQ level 3). Experience of working within an accounts payable setting
- Relevant Finance experience of using computer systems and knowledge of coding structures.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Word and Excel and Outlook or similar email program.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and external suppliers.
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- To respect the confidentiality of individuals and the organisation
- Accuracy and attention to detail is pivotal
- Able to receive and convey information accurately
- Able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Able to deal with staff and customers in a courteous, professional manner.
Desirable
- ECDL Advanced
- NHS Finance Experience
- Purchase Ledger experience
- Able to quickly learn systems and procedures specific to CHC and other service processes
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- AAT Intermediate (or equivalent NVQ level 3). Experience of working within an accounts payable setting
- Relevant Finance experience of using computer systems and knowledge of coding structures.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Word and Excel and Outlook or similar email program.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and external suppliers.
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- To respect the confidentiality of individuals and the organisation
- Accuracy and attention to detail is pivotal
- Able to receive and convey information accurately
- Able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Able to deal with staff and customers in a courteous, professional manner.
Desirable
- ECDL Advanced
- NHS Finance Experience
- Purchase Ledger experience
- Able to quickly learn systems and procedures specific to CHC and other service processes
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).
