Job summary
The main purpose of this post is to support the Finance Manager, in the provision of timely and accurate financial information and advice to support all budget holders in ensuring the financial management activity within the Trust is managed effectively.
This post will give the successful candidate the experience of working with staff throughout the hospital, working collaboratively with our partners.
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of the financial agenda within their allocated CSU's and will fully participate in the delivery of their objectives as well as those of the Finance Department.
The post has specific responsibility for assisting in accounting for a number of discrete budgetary areas within their allocated CSU's, and responsibility for managing other elements of financial management systems and processes
Main duties of the job
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
The successful candidate will need to possess good communication, time management and organisational skills and must be able to work under pressure and work to tight timescales.
The candidate must be able to use their own initiative and prioritise their workload ensuring deadlines are met as specified. The candidate will possess high level numeracy skills, being competent in processing and interpreting figures. The candidate must possess highly developed IT skills.
As part of the shortlisting process applicants should use the section for supporting information to highlight how they meet the requirements of the person specification. Be aware you have a limited amount of space to answer so you will need to consider how you complete your answers.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance role.
Desirable
- Experience in NHS financial management environment
- Experience of contributing to preparation and submission of research funding applications
Skills
Essential
- High level numeracy skills, competent in processing and interpreting figures
- Highly competent in computers and associate software packages, particularly in the use of financial ledgers & Word. Excellent working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
- Working to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written having the ability to dissect and analyse information and present these in a number of different mediums
Desirable
- Ability to use other windows packages such as Word, Power-point and Access
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation
- Understanding and good working knowledge of financial software packages, particularly the General Ledger
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial aspects of Research & Development within an NHS setting
- Understanding and good working knowledge of Oracle financial software package
Qualifications
Essential
- With at least 2 years financial experience, resulting in specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of management accounting, operation of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- 2 A'levels. 5 GCSE's including Maths and English or equivalent.
Desirable
- CCAB part qualified (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies). OR AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Qualified and equivalent experience (to the above) demonstrated by a level of skills/knowledge evidenced by previous experience/projects.
- Minimum 2.2 Degree or equivalent
- Relevant Accountancy Degree
- Advanced ECDL or equivalent IT skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance role.
Desirable
- Experience in NHS financial management environment
- Experience of contributing to preparation and submission of research funding applications
Skills
Essential
- High level numeracy skills, competent in processing and interpreting figures
- Highly competent in computers and associate software packages, particularly in the use of financial ledgers & Word. Excellent working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
- Working to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written having the ability to dissect and analyse information and present these in a number of different mediums
Desirable
- Ability to use other windows packages such as Word, Power-point and Access
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation
- Understanding and good working knowledge of financial software packages, particularly the General Ledger
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial aspects of Research & Development within an NHS setting
- Understanding and good working knowledge of Oracle financial software package
Qualifications
Essential
- With at least 2 years financial experience, resulting in specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of management accounting, operation of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- 2 A'levels. 5 GCSE's including Maths and English or equivalent.
Desirable
- CCAB part qualified (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies). OR AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Qualified and equivalent experience (to the above) demonstrated by a level of skills/knowledge evidenced by previous experience/projects.
- Minimum 2.2 Degree or equivalent
- Relevant Accountancy Degree
- Advanced ECDL or equivalent IT skills
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).
