About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in a fast paced, exciting and supportive working environment?
UHB (University Hospitals Birmingham) NHS Foundation Trust runs Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull and the world-renowned Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Our 22,000 employees deliver care to more than 2 million patients every year. Our values are to be Kind, Connected and Bold.
The role will provide a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are looking for further development in their finance careers. Full training and on-going support will be provided. The post-holder will assist the Deputy Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners (FBP) in providing professional advice and support in all aspects of financial management and business planning.
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 (SFI's)].
The post is based at Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1NU and you may be required to travel across sites.
Main duties of the job
Experience within an NHS financial management environment is desirable. The ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and have good communication skills is paramount for this role. Experience of MS Office packages and working with computerised ledger systems is also required for this role.
If your ambitions and values reflect those of the Trust and you want to join our team and be a crucial part of our future success, please complete the application form via NHS jobs.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE ( Grade 4 in Maths & English) 3 A Levels or Degree (2.2) or AAT (Level 3 ) or equivalent. The post holder must be willing and meet the criteria to be able to follow a course of study to complete professional CCAB equivalent accounting qualifications i.e. either ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
Experience Essential
Practical application of basic accounting concepts and techniques. Able to work well in a team. Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of basic accounting concepts and techniques and communicate them to others (including non-finance staff)
Desirable
Experience in a financial role in a large and complex organisation. Experience of working in a busy office environment -- able to work accurately under pressure. Experience of working within NHS Finance Basic knowledge of the NHS
Additional Criteria Essential
Displays smart appearance and integrity. Reliable, punctual, pro-active approach. Ability to travel to fulfil the role, both between hospital sites and elsewhere, as required.
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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)