About this role
Job summary
The Financial Accounts Officer will support the effective operation of the Financial Accounts Team by helping to maintain robust financial controls and accurate, timely accounting records. Working closely with the Financial and Charitable Fund Accountant and the Financial Systems and Reporting Accountant, the post holder will assist with processing financial information, preparing journals and reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end activities, responding to routine finance queries, and maintaining data within Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets. The role provides an excellent opportunity to use initiative, develop financial systems knowledge and contribute to continuous improvements in finance processes and reporting.
This is a full time position 37.5 hrs Fixed term contract for 12 months maternity cover
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Process financial information accurately and promptly, including Non-PO invoices, payment requests and enquiries received through the Finance Resource inbox.
Prepare and input monthly accrual, adjustment and prepayment journals to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain accounting records in Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets, including employee benefit and salary sacrifice reconciliations.
Assist with control account reconciliations, investigate differences and take appropriate action to resolve outstanding items.
Work with the Trust's shared service provider to resolve routine queries relating to purchase invoices, new suppliers and Unit4 user records.
Support compliance with the Better Payment Practice Code by monitoring invoices and following up approvals before they become overdue.
Prepare supporting documents and working papers for month-end, annual accounts, audit and the NHS Agreement of Balances exercise for creditor balances.
Respond to routine finance queries, carry out basic financial data analysis and comply with relevant financial procedures.
Use Excel, Word and Unit4 effectively, manage the assigned workload with minimal supervision and contribute to improvements in working practices.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
AAT part qualified or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge Required Essential
Experience of working with computerised ledger systems Understanding of the financial regime of an NHS Foundation Trust
Skills and Attributes Essential
Strong analytical skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft excel Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Ability to effectively manage own workload and that of the team
Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner. Ability to motivate self and guide and support others.
Values, Drivers and Motivators Essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Walton Hospital
Whitecoates Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)