About this role
Job summary
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Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Services Team based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This role is part of the well-established Finance & Procurement Department. We pride ourselves on our financial standards and commitment to continuous staff development.
Hours per week: 37.5
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident and flexible individual looking to develop their career in NHS finance. The post holder will provide high calibre financial support to the Trust's financial services team. This is a key role in supporting the regular day to day and monthly processes carried out by the department, and in the development of the Trust's financial systems and processes, including the provision of a cashiers service within the Trust.
Applicants should be highly numerate, a strong communicator and in particular able to communicate with staff, other NHS bodies, shared service provision, suppliers, debtors and the general public as required. Be an interactive team player, able to complete accurate reconciliations and capable of prioritising workload effectively.
Candidates must possess excellent IT skills and be willing to work individually and as part of a team. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally. We expect candidates to be passionate, flexible and hard-working, seizing this opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within the operation of an NHS provider Trust. An understanding of credit control would be beneficial but not essential.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education to A level / NVQ 3 (National Vocational Qualifications) standard or qualified to AAT (Associate of Accounting Technician) intermediate level GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
Educated to degree level Working towards AAT technician or CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) financial qualification European Computer Driving License
Skills, Knowledge & Understanding Essential
Keyboard and IT skills Competent in the use of Excel to intermediate level Effective presentation of financial information Good written and excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels Ability to clearly explain complex information including underlying financial principles The ability to analyse written and financial information highlighting variances and trends
Desirable
Knowledge of Access, Word and other MS office applications Awareness of current NHS issues
Experience Essential
Experience of work in a busy team based environment Demonstration of ability to plan and manage own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
Financial or Management accounting experience Experience of Public Sector Finance
Further Information Essential
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirements Essential
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)