Job summary
We are recruiting to two exciting apprenticeship roles within our Finance Department. Our vision in Finance is "to be stellar finance partners, supporting world-class patient care" and to achieve this we have created an environment where staff are supported in their careers and where there is equality of access to learning and development opportunities. These two trainee roles are; Assistant Management Accountant (Trainee) within our Financial Management Information & Analysis team and Finance Support Officer (Trainee) within our Financial Strategy & Planning team.
Please state which role is of more interest to you in your application.
Main duties of the job
Assistant Management Accountant (Trainee)
The Assistant Management Accountant role will support the Financial Management Analysts to complete work in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions and internal office procedures, assist in the provision of financial support and advice to divisions and manage their own workload to ensure that monthly/weekly timescales are met.
Finance Support Officer (Trainee)
The Finance Support Officer will work in the Financial Planning and Investment team to support the delivery of the team and the Trust's objectives. They will assist in project and admin support for various strategic projects through to robust business case and investment processes. They will also be required to assist with supporting the day to day administrative functions of the Financial Planning and Investment team.
The JD for the Finance Support Officer role starts from page 7.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD; Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Management Accountant role will support the Financial Management Analysts to complete work in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and internal office procedures, assist in the provision of financial support and advice to divisions and manage own workload to ensure that monthly/weekly timescales are met.
The role is a trainee post that requires the post holder to commit to undertake a recognised professional finance qualification with the expectation that the post holder will learn and develop the foundations for a career within Finance whilst studying.
The Finance Support Officer will work in the Financial Planning and Investment team to support the delivery of the team and the Trusts objectives.They will assist in project and admin support for various strategic projects through to robust business case and investment processes. They will also be required to assist with supporting the day to day administrative functions of the Financial Planning and Investment team. Working on their own initiative the post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the quality of their work and the support they provide to the team. They will be required to identify priorities, and progress tasks while understanding what is important and requiring urgent attention on a day to day basis in order to ensure continuity of business. They will also be required to deal with telephone and email enquiries and taking the necessary action to ensure good communications, in an appropriate and confidential manner where required.
Working on their own initiative the post holders will be expected to take responsibility for the quality of their work and the support they provide to the team. They will be required to identify priorities and progress tasks while understanding what is important and requiring urgent attention on a day to day basis in order to ensure continuity of business. They will also be required to deal with telephone and email enquiries and taking the necessary action to ensure good communications, in an appropriate and confidential manner where required.
Both of these roles are trainee posts that require the post holder to commit to undertake a recognised professional finance qualification via the apprenticeship training programme, with the expectation that the post holder will learn and develop the foundations for a career within Finance whilst studying. Any Trust internal systems that require training will be delivered by the Trust on-site during working hours, and day-to-day training will be provided on the job through direct teaching, observation, simulation and practical application. Off the job learning is supported to take part in apprenticeship coursework workshops, reviews and one-to-ones with the apprenticeship tutor, in addition to taking part in learning and development through workshops, coursework completion and reviews with tutor/assessor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Management Accountant role will support the Financial Management Analysts to complete work in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and internal office procedures, assist in the provision of financial support and advice to divisions and manage own workload to ensure that monthly/weekly timescales are met.
The role is a trainee post that requires the post holder to commit to undertake a recognised professional finance qualification with the expectation that the post holder will learn and develop the foundations for a career within Finance whilst studying.
The Finance Support Officer will work in the Financial Planning and Investment team to support the delivery of the team and the Trusts objectives.They will assist in project and admin support for various strategic projects through to robust business case and investment processes. They will also be required to assist with supporting the day to day administrative functions of the Financial Planning and Investment team. Working on their own initiative the post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the quality of their work and the support they provide to the team. They will be required to identify priorities, and progress tasks while understanding what is important and requiring urgent attention on a day to day basis in order to ensure continuity of business. They will also be required to deal with telephone and email enquiries and taking the necessary action to ensure good communications, in an appropriate and confidential manner where required.
Working on their own initiative the post holders will be expected to take responsibility for the quality of their work and the support they provide to the team. They will be required to identify priorities and progress tasks while understanding what is important and requiring urgent attention on a day to day basis in order to ensure continuity of business. They will also be required to deal with telephone and email enquiries and taking the necessary action to ensure good communications, in an appropriate and confidential manner where required.
Both of these roles are trainee posts that require the post holder to commit to undertake a recognised professional finance qualification via the apprenticeship training programme, with the expectation that the post holder will learn and develop the foundations for a career within Finance whilst studying. Any Trust internal systems that require training will be delivered by the Trust on-site during working hours, and day-to-day training will be provided on the job through direct teaching, observation, simulation and practical application. Off the job learning is supported to take part in apprenticeship coursework workshops, reviews and one-to-ones with the apprenticeship tutor, in addition to taking part in learning and development through workshops, coursework completion and reviews with tutor/assessor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English
- Proficient in use of Excel and other Microsoft packages
- Knowledge of analysing and interpreting basic performance and financial information
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised systems
- Working to and achieving deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of using databases
- Awareness of current NHS Trust financial regime
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to prioritise tasks and focus on key requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
Desirable
- Willingness to learn and take on responsibility for other tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English
- Proficient in use of Excel and other Microsoft packages
- Knowledge of analysing and interpreting basic performance and financial information
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised systems
- Working to and achieving deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of using databases
- Awareness of current NHS Trust financial regime
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to prioritise tasks and focus on key requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
Desirable
- Willingness to learn and take on responsibility for other tasks
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
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).
