The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
DCHS is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual to join our finance team based at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield.
The Assistant System Accountant role will support our financial controls and processes to ensure the efficiency and integrity of our financial reporting is maintained. The role will support the Systems and Reporting Accountant across a range of duties, ensuring we develop and maximise the use of our general ledger system (Unit 4). The role offers great scope for initiative and development.
Main duties of the job
The perfect match for our team would:
1. Support the management of data and reporting processes within the financial system to enable effective reporting to internal and external audiences.
2. Provide assistance to the System and Reporting Accountant in the maintenance of the Trust's Chart of Accounts, ledger and reporting hierarchy.
3. Ensure the integrity of the financial system is maintained and that all feeder systems and processes are accurately recorded.
4. Support in the month end and year end reporting processes, particularly with the Agreement of Balances process with other NHS providers.
5. Manage access levels and access rights to the finance system.
6. Provide adhoc support and advice on use of the finance system to colleagues in the department and wider organisation.
7. Act as a point of liaison for the shared services provided services (accounts payable, payroll etc) in relation to financial system matters.
Working for our organisation
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
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
* AAT part qualified or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with computerised ledger systems
* Understanding of the financial regime of an NHS Foundation Trust
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good Communication Skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Highly developed keyboard skills combining speed and accuracy
* 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 criteria
* 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 criteria
* Ability to work under pressure to demanding timescales.
* Ability to maintain confidence, at all times.
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Documents to download
* Assistant Systems Accountant (PDF, 272.4KB)
* Application Guidance (PDF, 315.5KB)
* Applicant Pack (PDF, 1.4MB)
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