Senior Finance Officer

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

At Hull University Teaching Hospitals our staff are the most valuable resource we have and we are committed to creating a happy and healthy workforce who feel engaged, energised and fulfilled at work.

We're looking for REMARKABLE PEOPLE to work in this EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.

The role.....

Full time working 37.5 hours hours per week.

Start your career here in NHS Finance! Due to the promotion of current post holder, we are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. As a Senior Finance Officer you will be involved in the timely and accurate production of the month end accounts, in a central management accounting team. The work is varied with an emphasis on accuracy, adaptability and managing competing workload.

As a whole, the team provides a shared financial service. It has responsibility for overseeing routine transactional processes and ensuring sound financial control within the Trust's main accounts. It also supports the wider Finance team and key workers as budget managers across the organisation.

What about us...

We know that investing in our staff's development, and supporting and caring for them, will enable them to deliver a great service; with commitment, compassion and courage. You will be able to enjoy a fulfilling career within the NHS with opportunities to develop, grow and progress.

Main duties of the job

If you are someone who;

  • Is passionate about what you do and takes pride in delivering the very best work in a flexible way.
  • Interested in a career in NHS Finance
  • Has previous experience within an accounting environment
  • Works in a pro-active way as an integral part of the team to ensure all reporting deadlines are met on a monthly basis.
  • Has experience of working effectively, uses their initiative and can think on their feet
  • Possess good influencing and analytical skills with advanced computer literacy skills
  • Can manage a number of tasks simultaneously and maintain excellent attention to detail while working to strict deadlines
  • Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people, including Senior Managers, clinical key workers and colleagues.
  • Can provide advice regarding financial charges and annual budgets, along with ensuring quality information to enable Senior Managers to interpret financial performance.

The benefits are also great too.

  • Starting salary of £22,549 pro rata
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays upon entry
  • Eligibility to join the NHS pension scheme.
  • Support with your professional development
  • Enabled to work flexibly with an emphasis on hybrid working.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone irrespective of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-23-5706332

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualfications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade A-C, including English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • Ability to study and attain ECDL qualification
  • Studying towards AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification

Desirable

  • Studying towards CCAB qualification
  • AAT qualified or equivalent accountancy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within an accounting environment

Desirable

  • Experience in the NHS directly related to the main duties of the post

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Advanced IT / keyboard skills
  • MS Spreadsheet and Database skills
  • Influencing and Analytical skills
  • Broad understanding of GL Systems
  • Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to establish credible working relationships

Desirable

  • Advanced ECDL
  • Understanding of Human Resource IT Applications
  • Experience of using E-Financials & E-Analyser software

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Desire to continually improve/develop knowledge & skills of financial information
  • Enthusiastic and positive
  • Self - motivated
  • Team player
  • Confident and assertive
  • Diplomatic
  • Organised
  • Flexible working according to service demands
Person Specification

Qualfications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade A-C, including English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • Ability to study and attain ECDL qualification
  • Studying towards AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification

Desirable

  • Studying towards CCAB qualification
  • AAT qualified or equivalent accountancy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within an accounting environment

Desirable

  • Experience in the NHS directly related to the main duties of the post

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Advanced IT / keyboard skills
  • MS Spreadsheet and Database skills
  • Influencing and Analytical skills
  • Broad understanding of GL Systems
  • Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to establish credible working relationships

Desirable

  • Advanced ECDL
  • Understanding of Human Resource IT Applications
  • Experience of using E-Financials & E-Analyser software

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Desire to continually improve/develop knowledge & skills of financial information
  • Enthusiastic and positive
  • Self - motivated
  • Team player
  • Confident and assertive
  • Diplomatic
  • Organised
  • Flexible working according to service demands

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Finance - Management Accounts

Samantha Dixie

samantha.dixie1@nhs.net

01482468940

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-23-5706332

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


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