Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, well-organised and committed Finance Officer to support the Financial Services Technical Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based at Peterborough City Hospital.
Working alongside the wider finance team at the Trust and ensuring the Financial Services team are supported by ensuring a high quality of service.
**Please note other dates for Interview will not be considered**
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the Financial Services' technical and services team, specifically the Reconciliations and Cash Accountant. The post holder will be expected to work independently but under the supervision of the Capital and Control Assistant Accountant and the Reconciliations and Cash Accountant, who will retain responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of tasks.
Ensure the Trust has accurate and complete records for its financial and capital ledgers, adhering to accounting procedures, processes and deadlines as advised.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the full range of MS packages including Word (report formatting, tables etc), Excel (pivot tables, macros look ups etc)
- Strong communication skills in writing
Desirable
- Project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Bank, capital, and control account reconciliation
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS capital accounting rules and an understanding of fixed asset register and reporting
- Experience of being system/ledger 'Super user'
- Familiarity with NHS VAT rules, specifically relating to HM Revenue & Customs input VAT's ruling, capital and contracted out services
- Sound up to date working knowledge of relevant account standards (IFRS)
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent modern qualifications, to include Mathematics and English.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- AAT part qualified (or equivalent)
Person Specification
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the full range of MS packages including Word (report formatting, tables etc), Excel (pivot tables, macros look ups etc)
- Strong communication skills in writing
Desirable
- Project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Bank, capital, and control account reconciliation
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS capital accounting rules and an understanding of fixed asset register and reporting
- Experience of being system/ledger 'Super user'
- Familiarity with NHS VAT rules, specifically relating to HM Revenue & Customs input VAT's ruling, capital and contracted out services
- Sound up to date working knowledge of relevant account standards (IFRS)
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent modern qualifications, to include Mathematics and English.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- AAT part qualified (or equivalent)
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).
