About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join the Financial Management Team.
Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager, the post holder will work as part of the Financial Management team. The role primarily focuses on the provision of analytical services to the Financial Management team to identify key financial issues and enable accurate month end accruals to be made. The role will also assist with budget management and setting and perform a variety of finance related tasks to strict month and year end deadlines.
We are looking for someone who is numerate, a team player, enthusiastic, with good communication skills both verbal and written. The successful candidate will have advanced Excel skills and experience in analysing large amounts of data. We are seeking someone with previous experience working in a management accounts environment, preferably within the NHS, with some experience in month end reporting.
This is a good career opportunity for an enthusiastic person to develop their accounting career. You will ideally be working towards an accounting qualification and a study package is available. You should have a passion for providing an exemplary service to the team and ultimately the patients, and have a strong sense of personal responsibility and achievement.
As an organisation, we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, opportunities for flexible and remote working as well as on-site childcare provisions (nursery).
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:
Preparation of data and information for the monthly reporting process
Maintenance of the budgets for specific areas to be covered by this post
Confirmation of budget when recruitment occurs
Clear error suspense items that are rejected by the finance system
Variance analyses to ascertain reasons for over and underspends
Budget and actuals uploads onto the Financial General Ledger
Being a part of the annual Business Planning and Budget-setting process
Maintain Pay budgets, and update as required
Any other financial work as required
Work with budget-holders, as well as colleagues within Finance
Advisory/Contact:
Liaise with other members of the Finance team
Liaise with some budget-holders, across Corporate and Clinical areas
Liaise with some Procurement staff regarding orders, costs and authorisations
Liaise with Human Resources staff- re recruitment and Pay budget etc questions
Liaise with IT and other Corporate areas
Liaise with Trust Auditors
General:
Support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
To have responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations
Ensure that Mandatory Training is completed as required
Maintain a smart appearance, and wear an ID Badge
To work across site occasionally if required
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:
Preparation of data and information for the monthly reporting process.
Maintenance of the budgets for specific areas to be covered by this post
Confirmation of budget when recruitment occurs
Clear error suspense items that are rejected by the finance system
Variance analyses to ascertain reasons for over and underspends
Budget and actuals uploads onto the Financial General Ledger
Being a part of the annual Business Planning and Budget-setting process.
Maintain Pay budgets, and update as required
Any other financial work as required
Work with budget-holders, as well as colleagues within Finance
Advisory/Contact:
Liaise with other members of the Finance team
Liaise with some budget-holders, across Corporate and Clinical areas
Liaise with some Procurement staff regarding orders, costs and authorisations
Liaise with Human Resources staff re recruitment and Pay budget etc questions
Liaise with IT and other Corporate areas.
Liaise with Trust Auditors
General:
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
To have responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations
Ensure that Mandatory Training is completed as required, i.e. manual handling, fire
Maintain a smart appearance, and wear an ID Badge
To work across site occasionally if required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A degree, or equivalent experience AAT Certificate, or some other accounting qualifications Evidence of numerical or technical subjects at GSCE or 'A' level.
Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a Finance environment Use of Financial systems/ processes previously
Desirable
Previous experience within the NHS Prior experience with Oracle Financials software.
Skills Essential
Use initiative in dealing with delivery problems and finding solutions to ensure timely deliveries Knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems Flexible approach working within a large organisation
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)