Job overview
An opportunity has arisen in our Financial Accounting/Treasury Team for an Accountancy Assistant, working as part of the Finance Directorate for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role involves the daily updating of the cash/treasury management process, preparing the PAYE and pension payments for payment to HMRC, and the Pension Agency. Also, the post holder will be responsible for reconciling balance sheet control accounts and assisting with the production of the Annual Accounts.
This is a development opportunity for someone who is AAT level 3 Qualified, studying towards level 4, or willing to study to achieve the AAT Qualification to level 4. Experience of working in a Finance environment would be desirable, although training and support will be provided.
The post is within a small friendly team who provides Financial and Treasury functions for the Finance Directorate.
The role consist of hybrid working both at home and in the office, following a probational period for training.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as part of a small team providing cash management/treasury duties, maintenance of balance sheet control accounts, losses and compensation claims, purchase card administration and assisting in the production of the Annual Accounts.
2. Provide advice, information to a range of contacts both internal and external.
3. Analysing data and identifying errors. Investigating discrepancies ensuring they are resolved and the accounts are accurate.
4. Developing processes and looking for opportunities for improvement to maintain a high quality standard in all our functions.
Key Relationships:
5. The post holder will be required to work both as part of a team and independently.
Finance Directorate
·Strong relationships are required with all other functions within the finance directorate including financial services and management accounts
Other internal relationships
·To work with other departmental teams to ensure the accuracy of financial data used in the role. This will include liaising with authorised signatories.
External relationships
·The post holder will be expected to liaise with External Audit, VAT advisors and the Trust’s banking organisations on an adhoc basis.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
9. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
10. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
11. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
12. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
13. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
15. Experience of dealing with control accounts and reconciliations
16. Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
Desirable criteria
17. Experience of working in a large accounting department
18. Knowledge of Finance in the NHS
19. Knowledge of Cash Management
Qualifications
Essential criteria
20. GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
21. AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
22. ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
23. AAT Level 4
Application numbers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.