Job summary
We are currently recruiting for two band 3 Finance Administrative Officers to join our Finance team.
As Finance Administrative Officer, you will support in the financial management and reporting of ICB budgets. The post holder plays an important role within the finance directorate and in the interface between the finance directorate and the rest of the organisation. They will assist on the operational work across the directorate; and ensure plans are in place and delivered to achieve the strategy; underpinned by the delivery of short to medium term objectives.
We will enrol the successful candidate on an 18-month BPP AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting which builds on GCSE/A level study starting in Dec 24 and support them in their studies. This will provide an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and achieve a nationally recognised qualifications at the same time.
We welcome school leavers to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Managers within the Directorate to deliver effective financial management within the designated areas within the ICB.
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- Work with other teams across the Directorate to assist in the consistency of planning, ledger input and reporting to ensure information is properly managed.
- Provide high quality project, service, initiative, and administrative support including information and analysis.
- The post holder will deputise for the Manager as required. The post holder may also need to deputise for other members of the finance team as required
Main duties of the job
Key duties of the role
- Contribute to the information management of performance, taking a lead for specific projects.
- Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.
- Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions.
- Responsible for preparation of correspondence and simple papers, as directed by Manager.
- Complete finance reconciliations.
- Ensure ledger integrity is maintained, including posting of accurate journals and virements.
- Support monitoring ICB budgets, including budget holders' meetings in accordance with finance timetable.
- Support with resolving budget holder queries, including training budget holders, where appropriate, to enable them to resolve their queries.
- Supporting with maintaining SBS budget holder mapping.
- Assist the team in the production of monthly management accounts, internal monitoring reports as per the timetable.
- To assist in preparing, monitoring and uploading into the general ledger all accounting adjustments e.g. journals, virements, forecasts etc.
About us
On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs:o to improve outcomes in population health and healthcareo tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and accesso enhance productivity and value for moneyo help the NHS support broader social and economic development.
North Central London's population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions - or buys - on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims.
NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge & Qualification
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
Desirable
- Educated to A Level or equivalent in relevant subject or AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification; or, equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and information analysis
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Understanding of accounting procedures, coding structures
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector / NHS
- Knowledge of legislation, accounting guidelines and operating procedures as it effects own area of work.
- Actively studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification
- An understanding of the financial processes and funding flows of the ICB
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Education
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of computerised Finance systems
- Relevant experience of successfully operating in a similar financial environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise own routine day to day workload in line with operating procedures and refer non-routine matters to the Finance Manager
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills: capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to staff and service users
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi- task
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Numerate and able to understand financial issues
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge & Qualification
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
Desirable
- Educated to A Level or equivalent in relevant subject or AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification; or, equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and information analysis
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Understanding of accounting procedures, coding structures
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector / NHS
- Knowledge of legislation, accounting guidelines and operating procedures as it effects own area of work.
- Actively studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification
- An understanding of the financial processes and funding flows of the ICB
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Education
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of computerised Finance systems
- Relevant experience of successfully operating in a similar financial environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise own routine day to day workload in line with operating procedures and refer non-routine matters to the Finance Manager
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills: capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to staff and service users
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi- task
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Numerate and able to understand financial issues
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).
