Job summary
Please note this vacancy is only open to internal NECS colleagues.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen for band 5 Senior Finance Officers to join North Of England Commissioning Support (NECS) Finance team.
Interviews are scheduled to take place Thursday 31st October.
If you require any further information please contact David Austin, Finance Business Partner davidaustin1@nhs.net or Anne Matthews, Finance Manager annematthews2@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The roles will be responsible for the delivery of timely, consistent and accurate finance information to a number of stakeholders to enable them to meet their financial duties.
The ideal candidates will be actively studying, have a background in finance and a detailed understanding of accounting procedures.
The successful candidates will be team players, good communicators and pro-active with the ability to establish priorities and work independently.
About us
At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.
NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.
Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibility for supporting senior colleagues
in providing a comprehensive service to the directorate, and internal stakeholders
and external clients.
ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational
Support the effective delivery of services to
customers, as defined by agreed service specifications.
Ensure all financial information provided is
timely, accurate and relevant, and is produced in accordance with the relevant
reporting timetable.
Complete all statutory, internal and external
reporting for all areas of responsibility, including preparation of relevant
working papers.
Contribute to the management and maintenance
of effective budgetary control systems.
Manage the reconciliation of financial
information, taking action where necessary to resolve any reconciling items.
Support the completion of forecasts, where
relevant.
Provide advice and support to more senior
colleagues.
Contact internal stakeholders and external
clients to resolve queries.
Provide leadership to junior colleagues within
their designated team.
Maintain robust control records and
establishment records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibility for supporting senior colleagues
in providing a comprehensive service to the directorate, and internal stakeholders
and external clients.
ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational
Support the effective delivery of services to
customers, as defined by agreed service specifications.
Ensure all financial information provided is
timely, accurate and relevant, and is produced in accordance with the relevant
reporting timetable.
Complete all statutory, internal and external
reporting for all areas of responsibility, including preparation of relevant
working papers.
Contribute to the management and maintenance
of effective budgetary control systems.
Manage the reconciliation of financial
information, taking action where necessary to resolve any reconciling items.
Support the completion of forecasts, where
relevant.
Provide advice and support to more senior
colleagues.
Contact internal stakeholders and external
clients to resolve queries.
Provide leadership to junior colleagues within
their designated team.
Maintain robust control records and
establishment records.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of computer software packages Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience and expertise of large integrated financial systems, processes and controls and dealing with large volumes of data in analysis.
- Accounting and finance experience and a good knowledge of accounting legislation and financial procedures.
- Experience of working autonomously with confidential and sensitive information.
- Resolving complex queries and issues with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and audit
- Knowledge of NHS finance and NHS issues
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 / Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 GCSEs grade A-C or 5 to 9 including Maths and English or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of computer software packages Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience and expertise of large integrated financial systems, processes and controls and dealing with large volumes of data in analysis.
- Accounting and finance experience and a good knowledge of accounting legislation and financial procedures.
- Experience of working autonomously with confidential and sensitive information.
- Resolving complex queries and issues with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and audit
- Knowledge of NHS finance and NHS issues
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 / Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 GCSEs grade A-C or 5 to 9 including Maths and English or equivalent.
