Job summary
This exciting new role within the Finance team will provide core finance support to the Financial management team as well as the wider finance team.
The post holder will identify and lead on implementing improvements across the finance department such as the reconciliation of the Finance and Electronic Staff record system. They will also need to support the Head of Financial Management in the completion ofmonthly external returns, Internal reporting and business planning.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the processing of key financial feeder systems used as part of the Trust finance monthly reporting timetable
- Actively seek to reduce the number of manual adjustments across the finance directorate by fixing issues at source (Getting it Right First Time principle). This will involve designing and implementing modifications to existing processes which will require the ability to persuade negotiate and influence individuals across the organisation.
- To provide financial advice, guidance and training on budgetary management and budget setting to Budget Holders.
- To lead on the reconciliation between Finance and Electronic Staff Records (ESR) budgets ensuring processes are in place to maintain alignment
- To ensure that rigorous financial control is implemented and controlled across the organisation for both expenditure and wte's.
- To be fully involved in the development of costing models and support the realisation of benefits and efficiencies from new developments.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in the completion of monthly external returns, Internal reporting and business planning.
- To assist in the development and implementation of the Trust budget holder financial training programme
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA Finalist actively studying to become fully qualified. In exceptional circumstances part qualification/extensive experience will be taken into account.
Desirable
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified accountant
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS organisation
- Experience in a finance context
Desirable
- Line Management experience
Meet JD
Essential
- Delivering financial reports to rigorous standards and deadlines.
- Experience of presenting complex financial information to non-finance managers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA Finalist actively studying to become fully qualified. In exceptional circumstances part qualification/extensive experience will be taken into account.
Desirable
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified accountant
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS organisation
- Experience in a finance context
Desirable
- Line Management experience
Meet JD
Essential
- Delivering financial reports to rigorous standards and deadlines.
- Experience of presenting complex financial information to non-finance managers
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).
