Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our team. We are looking for an ambitious Financial Management Technician to provide financial management support to the Central Functions Division of the Trust.
This role provides accounting information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
A good understanding of MS Excel formulas, pivot tables and a financial ledger is an essential requirement for this post as are organisational and personable skills.
Training on in-house information systems will be provided.
Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take first line responsibility for areas of the Division, being responsible for making financial adjustments within the ledger, working with finance manager and helping to develop reporting, control and financial management processes. The post holder will be adept at building working relationships within the wider finance teams.
To support the Financial Management team by ensuring that the financial reports are accurate and timely. To ensure that all transactions and processes are in accordance with the Finance Departments internal procedures and timetable
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Administering and maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals in the Finance Directorate, other officers of the Trust and outside organisations to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Planning and organising own work schedule to ensure that activities are completed within agreed timescales to deliver an efficient and effective service. Filing source documents in accordance with department procedures ensuring that stored material is readily retrievable to resolve any queries that may arise. Assisting with the preparation of information and calculations for the setting and updating of annual budgets for Central Functions Division. These include both financial and manpower budgets. Ensuring that budgets are correctly maintained on the Trusts financial ledger system under the supervision of the Finance Manager. Reviewing actual Income and Expenditure as recorded on the Trusts financial ledger system and enquiring as necessary into the source information and systems feeding into it. (Payroll, Travels, Creditors, Purchase Ordering, Stores, Debtors). Raising invoice requests to secure income for the Division/function as directed by the Finance Manager. Preparing journals/accruals etc. required to adjust/correct actual Income and Expenditure as reported in order to produce accurate management accounting statements Developing/managing the coding and reporting structure on the Trusts financial ledger system to enable the production of useful reports. Retrieving/copying source documents and producing basic analysis of financial information as agreed and directed by other members of Financial Management section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Administering and maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals in the Finance Directorate, other officers of the Trust and outside organisations to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Planning and organising own work schedule to ensure that activities are completed within agreed timescales to deliver an efficient and effective service. Filing source documents in accordance with department procedures ensuring that stored material is readily retrievable to resolve any queries that may arise. Assisting with the preparation of information and calculations for the setting and updating of annual budgets for Central Functions Division. These include both financial and manpower budgets. Ensuring that budgets are correctly maintained on the Trusts financial ledger system under the supervision of the Finance Manager. Reviewing actual Income and Expenditure as recorded on the Trusts financial ledger system and enquiring as necessary into the source information and systems feeding into it. (Payroll, Travels, Creditors, Purchase Ordering, Stores, Debtors). Raising invoice requests to secure income for the Division/function as directed by the Finance Manager. Preparing journals/accruals etc. required to adjust/correct actual Income and Expenditure as reported in order to produce accurate management accounting statements Developing/managing the coding and reporting structure on the Trusts financial ledger system to enable the production of useful reports. Retrieving/copying source documents and producing basic analysis of financial information as agreed and directed by other members of Financial Management section.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Desirable
- Conversant with all components of Microsoft Office including excel
- Studying for relevant financial qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- IT skills in particular spreadsheets
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Able to work in a team and confident when left to work on own initiative
- Experience of working within a similar office environment
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Knowledge of computerised ledger systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and enthusiastic
Desirable
- A general interest in NHS and Financial Issues
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Desirable
- Conversant with all components of Microsoft Office including excel
- Studying for relevant financial qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- IT skills in particular spreadsheets
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Able to work in a team and confident when left to work on own initiative
- Experience of working within a similar office environment
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Knowledge of computerised ledger systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and enthusiastic
Desirable
- A general interest in NHS and Financial Issues
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).
