Finance Officer

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our Management Accounts Team.

Working within the Financial Management Team at NHS Humber Health Partnership, you will assist in the provision of management accounting information and assist with financial advice to a number of Service Areas within the Trust.

You must be educated to GCSE level and studying towards AAT level 3 . A sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets will be necessary and experience of computerised financial systems would be desirable. In addition, the ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential.

This role is well suited to someone keen to develop their management accounting skills within an NHS environment.

The postholder will have the flexibility to be based at either Castle Hill Hospital, Hull or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Travel between sites will be rare.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the maintenance and update of the General Ledger and ensure quality information on a monthly basis that enables the Care Groups and Management to interpret their financial performance.

To provide monthly recharges to external bodies, both NHS and external organisations and assist with recovery of this income.

To maintain an accurate up-to-date establishment, comparing staff in post against budget across the Divisions.

To maintain close working relationships with Budget Holders and relevant external organisations, providing advice regarding financial charges and annual budgets.

Liaise with colleagues and external parties in the maintenance of finance reconciliations and invoicing to ensure that income is received into the Trust in a timely manner.

Create, maintain and distribute monthly financial performance reports used by Management.

To analyse financial data using various computerised financial systems.

Working strictly to guidelines, policies, and the Standing Financial Instructions

Support Senior Finance Officers as and when required.

About us

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-22EC44-25-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital/Castle Hill Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby/Hull

DN33 2BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE's Grade 9-4
  • Studying towards AAT Level 3

Desirable

  • 2 A Levels or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • General Accounting Experience/Office Experience

Desirable

  • NHS Accounting Experience
  • Management Accounts Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE's Grade 9-4
  • Studying towards AAT Level 3

Desirable

  • 2 A Levels or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • General Accounting Experience/Office Experience

Desirable

  • NHS Accounting Experience
  • Management Accounts Experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital/Castle Hill Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby/Hull

DN33 2BA


Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital/Castle Hill Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby/Hull

DN33 2BA


Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Management Accountant

Verity Hogan or Claire Groizard

verity.hogan@nhs.net

03033305251

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-22EC44-25-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital/Castle Hill Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby/Hull

DN33 2BA


Supporting documents

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