About this role
Job summary
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant who wants to make a difference to the health services in Cornwall.
Candidates will have achieved AAT or be part qualified studying at AAT Level 3 and above, as well as having excellent interpersonal skills, be well organised and able to work as part of a team to meet deadlines.You should have previously worked within a finance office and will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel and processing large volumes of data.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Main duties of the job
The role is currently full time at 37.5 hours per week but please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Alongside currently supporting many roles to be delivered part time we also support flexible working which is within a well-established framework. Our philosophy is that if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
This is a generic role within the Finance function; the advertised position being based within the Income section providing valuable exposure to a broad range of NHS activities within and outside of the department.
About us
The finance/procurement department has a friendly and supportive culture and are mainly home based but work from the offices 1-2 days per week. As a new starter you will initially have office based days as this seems to be the most effective way to provide support but this will be dependent on the role and your circumstances.
If you need support with the application or interview process, please contact us to discuss how we can help. We can provide a quiet location with a laptop for you to complete your application and will support interviews to take place face to face or virtually. We have access to various equipment, such as hearing loops and facilities across the Trust so please contact one of the named colleagues listed below with your requirements.
We have a fantastic study policy and provide numerous opportunities for training and development for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Work health assessments
Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
5 GCSE's including Maths and English NVQ Level 3/AAT Intermediate Level
Experience Essential
Experience of working in Financial Administration Knowledge of finance computer systems
Desirable
Experience within the NHS Supervising the completion of work
Practical & Intellectual Skills Essential
Good communications skills. Well organised and able to work as a member of a team to meet deadlines Competent and proficient in using Microsoft Office software packages. Analytical skills and numeracy
Desirable
Communication of finance information to non-finance people Basic knowledge of health service financial management, information analysis and the use of information across the NHS
Attitude Essential
Strong presentation skills shown through in presentation of application
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.
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)