Job summary The Finance Department is looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Officer. This role will work within the financial accounting team with a strong link to the Finance Business Partners, budget managers, clinical professionals and other members of the finance team. This role will provide a dynamic, professional and effective financial accounting service for the Trust. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated individual to join a well-established finance team. You should have a strong customer focus and be proactive and supportive in the face of organisational change. Excellent communication skills are also essential as you will be dealing with and influencing colleagues at all levels on a daily basis. Main duties of the job You will be an integral member of a dynamic, professional and proactive finance team providing a comprehensive and effective financial accounting service for the Trust. The post holder will support the provision of the financial accounting and complete the accounts payable and/or receivable processes. You will also have strong IT and analytical skills, being able to support the ongoing development of core financial systems. Strong communication with the Finance Officers, Finance Business Partners and the Financial Accounting team will be necessary to ensure the accuracy of month end processing. About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. We look forward to receiving your application Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,329 to £26,958 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 325-6555067-CORP Job locations Leatherhead 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oAssociation of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate qualification; or NVQ level 3; or Advanced EDCL; or qualified by 2 years' relevant experience in finance. Desirable oFull AAT qualification would be an advantage Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy office environment, preferably in an accountancy related role Understanding of basic accounting principles including debits and credits, income and expenditure Experience of managing own workload, within the context of wider set objectives Experience of using Microsoft Office Desirable Experience of using financial ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials Person Specification Qualifications Essential oAssociation of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate qualification; or NVQ level 3; or Advanced EDCL; or qualified by 2 years' relevant experience in finance. Desirable oFull AAT qualification would be an advantage Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy office environment, preferably in an accountancy related role Understanding of basic accounting principles including debits and credits, income and expenditure Experience of managing own workload, within the context of wider set objectives Experience of using Microsoft Office Desirable Experience of using financial ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials 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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Leatherhead 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)