Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accounts
Assistant to join the Financial Management team at Birmingham Womens and
Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The position is full time and will involve a hybrid model of
working both from home and on site based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. A
generous and competitive study package is also available for Trust approved
accounting qualifications. The post holder will be fully supported with their
development in the role.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will provide key
financial management support to the Corporate Division. The role will ensure that accurate, timely
and relevant information is provided to managers to successfully manage their
budgets.
We are seeking a forward thinking, highly motivated and focused
Management Accounts Assistant who is capable of contributing to and
influencing the financial future of the Trust.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail,
please contact Mark Whitehouse via email at Mark.whitehouse@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
Management Accounts Assistant will support the financial management team with the
processing of accounting information to ensure the Trusts financial ledgers
are accurately maintained. This will be in accordance with the agreed monthly
accounting timetables ensuring that department reporting requirements are
consistently achieved.
The post holder will assist in providing valued, accurate and timely
support and advice to senior finance colleagues and budget managers in the
wider team.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification
attached for the full list of duties of the role.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Actively studying towards AAT or equivalent qualification
- AAT Foundation Level 2/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- A good level of accounting competency gained through experience
- Full knowledge and understanding of computerised Ledgers
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment with a Shared Service provider
- Experience of providing accurate budgetary support to non-Finance staff
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously both orally and in writing to stakeholders at all levels
- Competent in using spread sheets and word processing applications to be able to analyse and interpret data
- The ability to work unsupervised and organise own workload to an agreed timetable. The ability to work under pressure and deliver work to tight deadlines
- Fully conversant with all aspects of Oracle
- Ability to spend majority of working time using computer including a visual display unit
- Ability to concentrate frequently and for long periods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Actively studying towards AAT or equivalent qualification
- AAT Foundation Level 2/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- A good level of accounting competency gained through experience
- Full knowledge and understanding of computerised Ledgers
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment with a Shared Service provider
- Experience of providing accurate budgetary support to non-Finance staff
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously both orally and in writing to stakeholders at all levels
- Competent in using spread sheets and word processing applications to be able to analyse and interpret data
- The ability to work unsupervised and organise own workload to an agreed timetable. The ability to work under pressure and deliver work to tight deadlines
- Fully conversant with all aspects of Oracle
- Ability to spend majority of working time using computer including a visual display unit
- Ability to concentrate frequently and for long periods
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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