Job summary This role within the Finance team will provide core finance support to the Financial Systems team as well as the wider finance team. The post holder will identify and lead on implementing improvements across the finance department such as the reconciliation of the Finance and Electronic Staff Record system. They will also need to support the Senior Finance Team with monthly returns, providing data extracts and provide and facilitate financial training to the wider trust. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the processing of key financial feeder systems used as part of the Trust finance monthly reporting timetable Actively seek to reduce the number of manual adjustments across the finance directorate by fixing issues at source (Getting it Right First Time principle). This will involve designing and implementing modifications to existing processes which will require the ability to persuade negotiate and influence individuals across the organisation. Participate in the training of non-financial staff to ensure they are equipped with the appropriate finance knowledge, in conjunction with Financial Management and Procurement teams. To lead on the reconciliation between Finance and Electronic Staff Records (ESR) budgets ensuring processes are in place to maintain alignment Work with the Senior Finance Manager - Planning & Projects to provide data extracts and analysis for financial planning models. To support the Heads of Finance in the completion of monthly external returns, internal reporting and other ad-hoc information requests as required. To assist in the development and implementation of the Trust budget holder financial training programme About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 359-7045487-T1 Job locations Hermitage Court - Unit F Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB or CIMA Finalist actively studying to become fully qualified. In exceptional circumstances part qualification/extensive experience will be taken into account. Evidence of CPD, with particular emphasis on healthcare commissioning and / or performance management Desirable CCAB/CIMA Qualified accountant Experience/Knowledge Essential Delivering financial reports to rigorous standards and deadlines. Experience of working within a finance environment Experience of presenting complex financial information to non-finance managers Understanding of the current NHS policies and strategies Knowledge of financial systems and other key systems which are linked to financial reporting Desirable Experience of using Integra Centros Previous Healthcare Setting Finance experience. Knowledge of the NHS Annual Planning process Business planning and costing of services experience Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written, numeric reasoning and presentation skills Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve desired objectives Team worker, able to work with other Directorate finance colleagues to improve the performance of the department as a whole Able to work fast under pressure at times of high workload and competing priorities Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB or CIMA Finalist actively studying to become fully qualified. In exceptional circumstances part qualification/extensive experience will be taken into account. Evidence of CPD, with particular emphasis on healthcare commissioning and / or performance management Desirable CCAB/CIMA Qualified accountant Experience/Knowledge Essential Delivering financial reports to rigorous standards and deadlines. Experience of working within a finance environment Experience of presenting complex financial information to non-finance managers Understanding of the current NHS policies and strategies Knowledge of financial systems and other key systems which are linked to financial reporting Desirable Experience of using Integra Centros Previous Healthcare Setting Finance experience. Knowledge of the NHS Annual Planning process Business planning and costing of services experience Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written, numeric reasoning and presentation skills Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve desired objectives Team worker, able to work with other Directorate finance colleagues to improve the performance of the department as a whole Able to work fast under pressure at times of high workload and competing priorities 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Hermitage Court - Unit F Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)