Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join the Finance Team at North Bristol NHS Trust. As Assistant Management Accountant, you will work closely with finance and non-finance colleagues to provide financial information for daily monitoring budgetary performance and to support decision-making processes.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an ambitious self-starter to join the Management Accounting team. They will work closely with colleagues to provide outstanding financial support and information to the Trust's Divisions. This role represents an excellent opportunity to develop your management accounting skills within a large and complex organisation. As a department we actively support those that are studying for accountancy qualifications and study support is available.
The successful candidate will be pro-active, comfortable with working with a wide range of people from both a finance and non-finance background, and able to work autonomously. Attention to detail and an ability to work to deadlines are essential.
About us
NBT Finance is a progressive team, an excellent place to work and a gateway to further opportunities in your NHS career, should you wish them.
The post is contractually based at Christopher Hancock Building, Southmead. The requirement of office based working is essential in the first few months of training in the job with 3-4 days a week expected in the office.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification for further details.
Full time equivalent 37.5 hours per week with annual leave entitlement of 27 days a year plus bank holidays
Any queries, please feel free to contact Ahmed.Sida@nbt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification for further details.
Full time equivalent 37.5 hours per week with annual leave entitlement of 27 days a year plus bank holidays
Any queries, please feel free to contact Ahmed.Sida@nbt.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/Training and Qualifications
Essential
- AAT intermediate / technician level (Level 3) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
- Grade C or above at GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of a management accounting environment to include all aspects of production, using accounting principles and adhering to SFIs
- Experience of advising non-financial managers on financial issues
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of spreadsheet and system design to confirm validity of large amounts of data, minimise errors whilst ensuring work is completed in line with financial timescales and procedures
- Experience of dealing with queries from both internal and external parties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of finance computer systems, ledgers and coding structure and their application
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft products e.g., Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Ability to produce reconciliation controls for the input of large amounts of data
- Knowledge and use of accounting principles, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and legislation
- Quickly understand when outputs are not as planned
Desirable
- A working knowledge of the procedures of other departments in finance such as payroll & procurement and the impact on management accounting
Person Specification
Education/Training and Qualifications
Essential
- AAT intermediate / technician level (Level 3) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
- Grade C or above at GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of a management accounting environment to include all aspects of production, using accounting principles and adhering to SFIs
- Experience of advising non-financial managers on financial issues
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of spreadsheet and system design to confirm validity of large amounts of data, minimise errors whilst ensuring work is completed in line with financial timescales and procedures
- Experience of dealing with queries from both internal and external parties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of finance computer systems, ledgers and coding structure and their application
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft products e.g., Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Ability to produce reconciliation controls for the input of large amounts of data
- Knowledge and use of accounting principles, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and legislation
- Quickly understand when outputs are not as planned
Desirable
- A working knowledge of the procedures of other departments in finance such as payroll & procurement and the impact on management accounting
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).
