About this role
Job summary
To work within the Group Finance Team to provide comprehensive financial advice to Service and Speciality managers to enable the achievement of financial balance and contribute to the business planning process and service developments.
The post holder will be part of a team directly involved in the maintenance of the general ledger and budgetary control system and ensuring compliance with all finance policies and procedures [including the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)].
This role will provide the successful candidate with a stepping stone into an NHS finance career with the opportunity to study for an AAT qualification and then onto a Professional Accountancy qualification through the apprenticeship levy route.
There will be an opportunity to progress in this training role to a Band 4 on successful completion of the required competency framework.
The interview process will include an MS Excel Test as part of the selection process.
Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested
Main duties of the job
Support the Finance Manager in the provision of financial and management information to the team. Assist in ensuring accurate monthly financial reports are distributed to managers so that timely and accurate financial information can be incorporated into the decision making process. Maintenance of the system for the control of establishments, ensuring these are up-to-date and accurate, and that establishment and vacancy information is distributed in accordance with key deadlines. Assist with the preparation, completion and input of specific monthly expenditure journals to pay, non pay, income and any other transfers as required, in line with the agreed monthly reporting timetable.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the Finance Manager in the provision of financial and management information to the team. Assist in ensuring accurate monthly financial reports are distributed to managers so that timely and accurate financial information can be incorporated into the decision making process. Maintenance of the system for the control of establishments, ensuring these are up-to-date and accurate, and that establishment and vacancy information is distributed in accordance with key deadlines. Assist with the preparation, completion and input of specific monthly expenditure journals to pay, non pay, income and any other transfers as required, in line with the agreed monthly reporting timetable.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
o4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) of which two must be Maths and English
Desirable
oCompleted or current studying for AAT level 2 or higher. OR equivalent accounting/finance qualification oDegree
Experience Essential
oWork Experience
Desirable
oWithin a financial environment. oWithin the NHS or a large public sector organisation.
Knowledge Essential
oUse of Microsoft Office products particularly Excel spreadsheets
Desirable
oBrief understanding of NHS finance
Skills Essential
oNumeracy oAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing oAbility to work on own initiative within agreed parameters oSelf-motivated oAbility to adhere to tight deadlines oAble to work as part of a team oBe keen to undertake further personal development
Desirable
oConfident in communicating via Microsoft Teams
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)