About this role
Job summary Management Accounts Assistant - Band 4
Are you looking to start or continue an exciting and rewarding career in NHS finance?
To provide support to the Financial Management function in providing a full range of accounting services including budgeting and budgetary control, to meet the monthly Trust and external NHS reporting requirements in line with pre-determined timetables. In addition to this the post holder is responsible for a range of management accounting services within the Financial Management function.
To assist the Management Accounts team to provide financial support to the various directorates, ensuring full compliance with best financial practice specifically in relation to:o Budget settingo Financial budget reportingo Forecasting of expenditure and income/activityo Costingo Delivery of Trust Efficiency Programme (TEP)o Business case developmento Line Management duties.
To support in communicating financial information to non-financial managers in a manner that is clear and effective, to support them in effective decision making.
Main duties of the job
Who are we looking for?
Somebody with the desire to support the Financial Management function as an Management Accounts Assistant, who knows they are ready to deliver in an exciting but challenging role.
You'll need to be studying towards your AAT qualification or equivalent, with the initiative, drive and commitment to work in a complex and changing environment and the drive to deliver quality improvements.
The post holder must be self-motivated and possess an analytical mind-set complemented by good communication skills and a collaborative approach. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with clinical staff and other budget holders to assist in delivering financial analysis, and ensure delegated budgets are effectively managed.
You'll have the opportunity to work with a breadth of stakeholders with competing requirements and develop the discipline to deliver to strict timetables.
Most importantly, the successful applicant needs to live the Trust values and understand what makes it such a special place to work. You will need to bring energy to the workplace and love the challenge of striving to constantly improve.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE's grade C/4 or above including Maths & English or equivalent Evidence of continued professional and personal development Studying towards NVQ Level 3 in AAT - intermediate / technician level or equivalent experience with a desire to study/ continue studying towards a professional accounting qualification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Literate in modern IT software Excellent IT technical skills especially in relation to manipulating large amounts of data Able to deduce key points from large/complex volumes of numerical and other data Thorough understanding of accounting principles and practice Ability to manage workload efficiently, prioritise and work to strict deadlines Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
Desirable
Ability to interpret and apply relevant DH / Monitor guidance to financial transactions Ability to identify and exploit the potential for improved financial systems Knowledge of NHS financial accounting systems and practices
Experience Essential
Experience of providing financial advice and support to clinical/nonclinical managers and budget holders, ensuring key financial concepts and issues are clearly understood. Experience of working with large complicated sets of data and being able to interpret clear and logical analysis Experience within a Finance Department Experience of working effectively and efficiently in a fast changing environment
Desirable
Experience within an NHS Finance Department Experience with a Finance ledger system
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.
Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)