Primary Integrated Community Services

Finance Assistant

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Job summary

Do you have previous experience working in finance and looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a Finance Assistant to work in our small finance team. You will have the experience and skills to support PICS finance team with a number of responsibilities including maintaining strong financial records.

To succeed in this post, you will have the ability to provide sound administration and organisational skills to maintain accurate financial records for our internal systems.

Full time and part time applications considered, apprentices welcome.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Purchase ledger
  • Sales ledger
  • Credit control

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • GCSE (Grades A-C) or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics
  • 2 x A levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent vocational qualification (desirable)
  • Experience of working within a finance function

About us

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

  • Part of a team of experienced practitioners and supported by a Finance Manager who will help support your professional development
  • Part of the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative government-based scheme (based on eligibility) with generous employer contributions
  • Competitive salaries with clear progression pathways – referenced to NHS Agenda for Change
  • Fully integrated with NHS IT systems
  • Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service
  • On appointment – 27 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
  • After 5 years – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
  • After 10 years – 33 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
  • Competitive leave entitlement that includes sickness pay and maternity leave
  • Join a caring culture and a company of can-do experts

Details

Date posted

22 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience Agenda for Change Band 2-3, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0220-22-5421

Job locations

Unit H4 Ash Tree Court

Nottingham Business Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG8 6PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

This position will involve providing a high level of support across the finance function in maintaining strong financial records through general finance administration duties as well as assisting with the preparation of financial statements and forecasts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside a small finance team, comprising of a Finance Manager, PCN Finance Officer & Finance Assistant, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • Purchase Ledger – processing and obtaining authorisation of purchase invoices, dealing with supplier queries, setting up and maintaining supplier account details, preparation of supplier payments.
  • Sales Ledger – preparation and issue of sales invoices, dealing with customer queries & intercompany recharges.
  • Credit Control – regular review and maintenance of aged debts.
  • Banking – daily allocation of cash paid and received, bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with the preparation and delivery of financial information to key business stakeholders.
  • General administration and business support to provide cross functional working.
  • Ad hoc duties where required.

Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to assist with your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

This position will involve providing a high level of support across the finance function in maintaining strong financial records through general finance administration duties as well as assisting with the preparation of financial statements and forecasts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside a small finance team, comprising of a Finance Manager, PCN Finance Officer & Finance Assistant, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • Purchase Ledger – processing and obtaining authorisation of purchase invoices, dealing with supplier queries, setting up and maintaining supplier account details, preparation of supplier payments.
  • Sales Ledger – preparation and issue of sales invoices, dealing with customer queries & intercompany recharges.
  • Credit Control – regular review and maintenance of aged debts.
  • Banking – daily allocation of cash paid and received, bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with the preparation and delivery of financial information to key business stakeholders.
  • General administration and business support to provide cross functional working.
  • Ad hoc duties where required.

Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to assist with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Experience

Essential

  • Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your skills and competencies are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Experience

Essential

  • Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your skills and competencies are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Unit H4 Ash Tree Court

Nottingham Business Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Unit H4 Ash Tree Court

Nottingham Business Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PICS Finance Team

pics.picsfinance@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience Agenda for Change Band 2-3, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0220-22-5421

Job locations

Unit H4 Ash Tree Court

Nottingham Business Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG8 6PY


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