Job summary
Senior Finance Officer - Band 4 - 37.5 hours
We are looking to recruit a band 4 Senior Finance Officer, within a busy Financial Services Team.
The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive, efficient, timely and professional service, working closely Financial Management Team and reporting to/supporting the Assistant Head of Financial Services.
The successful candidate will assist in the management of the Trust's Balance Sheet including the timely completion and review of all reconciliations. Ensure day to day capital and charitable fund transactions are completed in line with relevant procedures and that the appropriate records are accurate and up to date.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
You will be required to develop working relationships with colleagues across the department and throughout the wider Trust.
We need a driven, dedicated individual - an excellent communicator with great organisational skills. An individual who is confident when dealing with people; is numerate and thrives on achieving quality whilst getting the job done effectively.
You should be competent in the use of appropriate IT software packages and systems including Excel and Word.
We work in a fast moving environment and thus need to be flexible to balance competing demands. If you relish being busy and enjoy making a positive contribution to a forward thinking team then this role is ideal for you.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To ensure compliance with Trust SFIs, standing orders and scheme of delegation.
To support a professional and responsive can do culture within the team to ensure that all staff are customer focused and provide a high-quality service.
Effectively plan own day-to-day workload, working with minimum supervision.
Ability to use own initiative to deal with routine matters independently and only refer non-routine matters to their immediate manager.
Manage the training of replacement or temporary staff.
Be aware of current NHS VAT legislation and ensure VAT is treated correctly.
In liaison with the Financial Services Manager; be a source of expertise and advice on Charitable Funds accounting.
Assist in the production of the Annual Returns as appropriate for submission to The Charity Commission.
Assist in the management of the Trusts Balance Sheet including the timely completion and review of all reconciliations.
Ensure the Payroll interface and related reconciliations are performed and reviewed in line with reporting deadlines.
Ensure day to day capital transactions are completed in line with relevant procedures and that the appropriate records are accurate and up to date.
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong IT technical skills especially in relation to manipulating large amounts of data.
Ability to provide leadership skills necessary to encourage and motivate staff.
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Significant use of computer VDU screen/keyboard
Frequent requirement for concentration when inputting data, and checking and reconciling information.
Minor lifting and handling in an office environment (files, boxes etc)
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To ensure compliance with Trust SFIs, standing orders and scheme of delegation.
To support a professional and responsive can do culture within the team to ensure that all staff are customer focused and provide a high-quality service.
Effectively plan own day-to-day workload, working with minimum supervision.
Ability to use own initiative to deal with routine matters independently and only refer non-routine matters to their immediate manager.
Manage the training of replacement or temporary staff.
Be aware of current NHS VAT legislation and ensure VAT is treated correctly.
In liaison with the Financial Services Manager; be a source of expertise and advice on Charitable Funds accounting.
Assist in the production of the Annual Returns as appropriate for submission to The Charity Commission.
Assist in the management of the Trusts Balance Sheet including the timely completion and review of all reconciliations.
Ensure the Payroll interface and related reconciliations are performed and reviewed in line with reporting deadlines.
Ensure day to day capital transactions are completed in line with relevant procedures and that the appropriate records are accurate and up to date.
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong IT technical skills especially in relation to manipulating large amounts of data.
Ability to provide leadership skills necessary to encourage and motivate staff.
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Significant use of computer VDU screen/keyboard
Frequent requirement for concentration when inputting data, and checking and reconciling information.
Minor lifting and handling in an office environment (files, boxes etc)
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grade C or above including Maths & English or equivalent
- AAT Advanced/NVQ level 4 Accounting or equivalent experience
- Significant experience within a Finance Department
- Experience of financial ledger systems and computerised systems
- Have proven experience of successfully achieving deadlines
- An understanding of confidentiality
- An appreciation of the importance of deadlines
- Literate in modern IT software
- Well-developed written and presentational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Team worker with flexible approach
- Ability to manage workload efficiently, prioritise and work to strict deadlines
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Committed to personal / professional development
- Application form completed in a clear and concise manner
Desirable
- Have proven experience of successfully leading a finance team
- Significant experience of reconciling control accounts
- Previous experience of NHS finance
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grade C or above including Maths & English or equivalent
- AAT Advanced/NVQ level 4 Accounting or equivalent experience
- Significant experience within a Finance Department
- Experience of financial ledger systems and computerised systems
- Have proven experience of successfully achieving deadlines
- An understanding of confidentiality
- An appreciation of the importance of deadlines
- Literate in modern IT software
- Well-developed written and presentational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Team worker with flexible approach
- Ability to manage workload efficiently, prioritise and work to strict deadlines
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Committed to personal / professional development
- Application form completed in a clear and concise manner
Desirable
- Have proven experience of successfully leading a finance team
- Significant experience of reconciling control accounts
- Previous experience of NHS finance
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).
