Band 4 Financial Management Assistant

Job title: Band 4 Financial Management Assistant

Company: NHS


Job description: 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 is based at Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1NU and you will be required to travel across sites.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.Candidates that have limited work experience and meet our education requirements through academic qualifications, may also be considered for our annex 21 route. This provides an enhanced workplace development for up to 12 months before moving to the full requirements of the 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.Please note this role does not support VISA sponsorship.Main duties of the jobThe 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)].About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Date posted31 Hydref 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number304-1083534LDJob locationsRegent CourtSecond Floor, 14, George RoadBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 1NTJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Job descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 5 GCSE ( Grade 4 in Maths & English)
• A Levels (300 points or More) 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.

ExperienceEssential

• 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 CriteriaEssential

• Good communication skills — both verbal and written
• Time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Computer literate — able to design own spreadsheets/database models to provide analysis/solutions to problems
• 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.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 5 GCSE ( Grade 4 in Maths & English)
• A Levels (300 points or More) 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.

ExperienceEssential

• 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 CriteriaEssential

• Good communication skills — both verbal and written
• Time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Computer literate — able to design own spreadsheets/database models to provide analysis/solutions to problems
• 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.

Expected salary: £26530 – 29114 per year

Location: Birmingham

Job date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:49:55 GMT

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