Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and
organised individual to join our team on a Fixed Term basis to assist with the
development of an expanding and evolving finance function, within the
world-renowned National Health Service.
Would you like to develop and build a knowledge base on
which to build an exciting career full of possibilities? If so, then this could be the perfect
opportunity for you.
We are recruiting to a Finance Officer – Assistant
Accountant Fixed Term position working at our head office based out of
Gilberdyke Health Centre.
We’re a committed and friendly team that puts our people and
patient first – join us in providing valued services across the East Riding of
Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
To provide general support to the Finance Manager and
provide a range of financial and management accounting services including petty
cash, payroll/HR, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance
and month end and final accounts preparation using computerised and manual
systems
The post holder is expected to develop skills and knowledge
across all the above functions.
To provide general support to the YHP team, including the
Finance Apprentice.
About us
Yorkshire Health Partners Limited are a GP federation and seek
to provide a strong voice for primary care, patients and staff, both as a
separate entity, and in partnership with others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that financial
controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines
- Responsible for the
preparation and input of financial data into the ledger that ensures all
financial reports accurately reflect the current financial position of the
service/department
- Responsible for the
preparation and generation of invoices to external organisations and claims
through external portals
- To analyse and review
Debtor and Creditor positions to ensure adherence to timely invoicing and
receipt of income and timely payment to creditors
- Prepare and input
monthly expenditure and budget journals to ensure reports accurately reflect
the financial position for the period.
- To assist in the
development of Financial Plan and Forecasting if the Financial Position.
- Respond to ad-hoc
requests for financial information, investigating and resolving finance
queries, liaising internally and externally in a timely manner. Communication will be required orally, in
writing or electronically.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that financial
controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines
- Responsible for the
preparation and input of financial data into the ledger that ensures all
financial reports accurately reflect the current financial position of the
service/department
- Responsible for the
preparation and generation of invoices to external organisations and claims
through external portals
- To analyse and review
Debtor and Creditor positions to ensure adherence to timely invoicing and
receipt of income and timely payment to creditors
- Prepare and input
monthly expenditure and budget journals to ensure reports accurately reflect
the financial position for the period.
- To assist in the
development of Financial Plan and Forecasting if the Financial Position.
- Respond to ad-hoc
requests for financial information, investigating and resolving finance
queries, liaising internally and externally in a timely manner. Communication will be required orally, in
writing or electronically.
Person Specification
Other Factors
Essential
- - Presentable, enthusiastic, and innovative
- - Willingness to undertake education / training as the role requires
- - Demonstrates commitment, flexibility and adaptability.
Desirable
- - Able to travel between network practices and to meeting venues when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT member/Certificate level (including other accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA etc) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Experience
Essential
- - Provide first line support to Finance Manager
- - Producing monthly management reports
- - Analysis and investigation work
- - Undertake simple costings
- - Support systems development and maintenance
- - Able to plan and organise own time and workload and cope with last minute changes.
Desirable
- - NHS Experience
- - Use of Sage
- - Have an understanding of conflict management and resolution.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- - Effective time management
- - Accuracy and attention to detail
- - Ability to work flexibly to meet changes in priorities
- - Can deliver to deadlines
- - Motivated and enthusiastic, ability to work on own, or as part of a team
- - Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace
- - Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- - Calm and resolute under pressure
- - Open to change and improvements within the environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- - Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- - In depth knowledge of financial ledgers
- - A good understanding of budget setting processes
- - Ability to produce clear working papers
- - Good understanding of process and importance of monthly management accounts
- - Understanding of external reporting and accounting policies in relation to production of Annual Accounts
- - Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and ability to always maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- - Evidence of advanced Excel skills
- - Maintain quality in own work
- - Knowledge of Data Protection Act (GDPR).
Person Specification
Other Factors
Essential
- - Presentable, enthusiastic, and innovative
- - Willingness to undertake education / training as the role requires
- - Demonstrates commitment, flexibility and adaptability.
Desirable
- - Able to travel between network practices and to meeting venues when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT member/Certificate level (including other accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA etc) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Experience
Essential
- - Provide first line support to Finance Manager
- - Producing monthly management reports
- - Analysis and investigation work
- - Undertake simple costings
- - Support systems development and maintenance
- - Able to plan and organise own time and workload and cope with last minute changes.
Desirable
- - NHS Experience
- - Use of Sage
- - Have an understanding of conflict management and resolution.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- - Effective time management
- - Accuracy and attention to detail
- - Ability to work flexibly to meet changes in priorities
- - Can deliver to deadlines
- - Motivated and enthusiastic, ability to work on own, or as part of a team
- - Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace
- - Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- - Calm and resolute under pressure
- - Open to change and improvements within the environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- - Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- - In depth knowledge of financial ledgers
- - A good understanding of budget setting processes
- - Ability to produce clear working papers
- - Good understanding of process and importance of monthly management accounts
- - Understanding of external reporting and accounting policies in relation to production of Annual Accounts
- - Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and ability to always maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- - Evidence of advanced Excel skills
- - Maintain quality in own work
- - Knowledge of Data Protection Act (GDPR).
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.
