Senior Finance Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
Main areaFinanceGradeNHS AfC: Band 4ContractSecondment: 6 months (End date st March 5)Hours
1. Full time
2. Flexible working
3. Home or remote working
hours per week (Monday-Friday daytime)Job ref-COR-7- SiteKingsway HospitalTownDerbySalary£, - £, pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Please note the 4/ pay award stated is due to be reflected in pay from October 4, with any arrears due paid in November 4.
Derbyshire Healthcare has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant to join the Finance Department. The successful applicant will:
4. Support the financial accounting functions of the Trust by producing and maintaining accurate and timely financial information in respect of income and expenditure transactions, patients’ monies, control account reconciliations and statutory returns.
5. Contribute to the achievement of the finance departments objectives.
6. Be committed to the Trust Values and overall Trust Strategy.
The department has adapted a hybrid working approach, and the post holder will need to attend the office 2 days per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
7. Be AAT Level 4 (or studying towards) or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
8. Hold a working knowledge of finance computer systems and ledgers, coding structures, payroll and procedures.
9. Possess excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and a working knowledge of an accounting software package and payroll system.
10. Have analytical skills to enable production of financial information to advise and inform both Finance and Non-Finance Managers. Must be able to provide such information to the highest standards in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
11. Be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, be well-organised and able to manage their own workload without supervision.
12. Have knowledge of, and work within, the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Budget Control Policy and other procedures and regulations.
13. Have a flexible approach to work in a changing environment.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
14. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
15. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
16. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
17. Generous NHS pension scheme
18. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
19. Health service discounts and online benefits
20. Incremental pay progression
21. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
22. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
23. Health and wellbeing opportunities
24. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “
Please ensure you obtain your line managers permission prior to applying.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
25. AAT Technician/NVQ Accounting Level 4 or equivalent qualification (or studying towards) or Equivalent Experience.
26. Five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English grade C or above
Skills
Essential criteria
27. Knowledge of Online General Ledger computer systems.
28. Effective verbal, written and communication skills.
29. Effective user of Excel.
30. Able to prioritise own workload in order to meet tight deadlines
31. Be numerate and accurate with a meticulous approach to work
32. Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate problem solving initiative.
Desirable criteria
33. Knowledge of payroll systems.
34. Knowledge of NHS Shared Business Services Systems
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
35. Previous experience of working within a financial environment
36. Some experience of financial accounting
Desirable criteria
37. NHS Financial Accounting Experience.
38. Basic understanding of the Trust Financial Regime.
Circumstances/ special demands
Desirable criteria
39. •Driving Licence
Further details / informal visits contact
NameSarah FarrallJob titleAssistant Financial AccountantEmail number
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone /, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)