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Finance Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
310-CORP-6754572
Employer
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kingfisher House
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust logo

Finance Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity for someone with a finance background working towards an AAT qualification or with similar knowledge in the Accounts Payable Department.  Working for the NHS as a Finance Assistant (Band 3) you will be providing a service to the wider NHS, and ultimately improving the customer and patient experience.  

The role will be an integral part of the Finance Directorate providing support to the wider team, and providing a reliable and responsive financial support service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to Service Managers, Senior Managers and other stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

  • The role will link with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to monitor the purchase ledger in respect of chasing invoice approvals and dealing with supplier queries.
  • The role will also be responsible for raising sales invoices, aid Oracle users with procurement queries and supplier set ups.
  • The job requires the post holder to have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • The post holder will be required to use their own judgement in order to find solutions in their own area but escalate any issues requiring decisions beyond their responsibility.
  • Keep up to date with Accounting Standards and other NHS Financial guidance.
  • Be aware of the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
  • Good IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

  • Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries in box and from budget holders in a timely manner
  • Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database.
  • Prepare and post journals as required and maintain backing papers for audit purposes
  • Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with agreed schedule or as required.
  • To review the Trust’s unpaid invoices report on a weekly basis and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure all invoices are processed within the prompt payment policy.
  • Support the Finance team in the maintenance of the ledger, undertaking queries and setting up codes as required. This will include clearing the Trust suspense accounts.
  • To contribute to the accurate allocation of overheads and recharges as necessary.
  • To contribute to the costing of system transformation projects.
  • To assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers, including the Agreement of Balances exercise.
  • Support Management Accountants in the financial planning process as required.
  • To contribute to the development of systems and processes within the Finance Directorate.
  • To participate in the continuing professional development process.
  • To organise team meetings.
  • Maintain filing, in both paper and electronic form, in accordance with Trust policies.
  • To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Director of Finance or the Deputy Director of Finance.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs/O Level grades (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • Financial Qualification (e.g. AAT or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Administration experience within a busy team
  • Experience of dealing with financial administration
Desirable criteria
  • NHS Experience
  • Assessment of financial and non financial data
  • Budgetary control and monitoring

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Experience in the use of spreadsheets and database software
  • Analytical skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work to Deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Good organiser

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in PeopleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.NHS Rainbow badgePrince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Harpum
Job title
Head of Financial Accounting
Email address
[email protected]
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