Job summary
The postholder will assist and support the Finance Manager and Management Accounts team in the provision of an efficient and pro-active financial management service. The Assistant Management Accountant is an essential part of the finance team, helping to support and advise on all financial matters.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities that the post holder will assist in are as follows:
- Provide financial information and support to service managers and other budget holders in the financial management and control of expenditure at the direction of the Finance Business Partner or Deputy.
- Supporting the preparation and provision of variance analysis on a monthly basis
- Meeting with relevant budget holders as required
- Assist in the maintenance of the system for the control of establishments, ensuring these are up-to-date and accurate, and that establishment and vacancy information is provided in accordance with key deadlines and performance measures
- Support the Finance Business Partner and Deputy in the production of timely and accurate variance analysis reports and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the budget holder with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide financial information and support to service managers and other budget holders in the financial management and control of expenditure at the direction of the Finance Manager or Deputy.
- Assist in the maintenance of the system for the control of establishments, ensuring these are up-to-date and accurate, and that establishment and vacancy information is provided in accordance with key deadlines and performance measures.
- Support the Finance Manager and Deputy in the production of timely and accurate variance analysis reports and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the budget holder with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed.
- Reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis, and ensure that all outstanding items are cleared, with full explanations on reconciling differences.
- Ensure all accounting records, systems and files are accurately maintained.
- Attend meetings with budget holders to review financial information and ensure the budget holder understands and takes action on negative variances.
- Contribute to the broadening of financial awareness across the Trust.
- Ensure that the month end timetable is achieved and provide assistance to other teams if required.
- Assist with the completion of the Trusts annual accounts and year-end processes.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide financial information and support to service managers and other budget holders in the financial management and control of expenditure at the direction of the Finance Manager or Deputy.
- Assist in the maintenance of the system for the control of establishments, ensuring these are up-to-date and accurate, and that establishment and vacancy information is provided in accordance with key deadlines and performance measures.
- Support the Finance Manager and Deputy in the production of timely and accurate variance analysis reports and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the budget holder with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed.
- Reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis, and ensure that all outstanding items are cleared, with full explanations on reconciling differences.
- Ensure all accounting records, systems and files are accurately maintained.
- Attend meetings with budget holders to review financial information and ensure the budget holder understands and takes action on negative variances.
- Contribute to the broadening of financial awareness across the Trust.
- Ensure that the month end timetable is achieved and provide assistance to other teams if required.
- Assist with the completion of the Trusts annual accounts and year-end processes.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good GCSE's and or A Levels' and a willingness to undertake an AAT or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of management accounts processes and budgetary controls
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Access
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Good team worker
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Able to work under own initiative & independently
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good GCSE's and or A Levels' and a willingness to undertake an AAT or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of management accounts processes and budgetary controls
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Access
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Good team worker
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Able to work under own initiative & independently
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
