Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment will be considered) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 409-6724657
Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Knowsley Community College Town Huyton Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2024 23:59 Interview date 15/01/2025
NHS AfC: Band 5
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Management Accountant, acting as a key member of the Financial Management team.
The post holder will provide accurate and timely financial information and reporting to colleagues internal and external to Finance, including providing support to budget holders across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have completed their Diploma Level of CIMA/CCAB qualification or have a relevant degree in Accounting or have equivalent experience. They will have strong numeracy skills and attention to detail, alongside excellent I.T. and communication skills.
The department currently has a hybrid working policy, so the successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. With sites at both Southport and Knowsley.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Assistant Management Accountant’s main duties will be to:
* Ensure the provision of high quality financial information and accurate advice to budget holders and other non-finance managers.
* Develop good working relationships with budget holders, regularly meeting with them to review their financial information and provide advice.
* Assist Financial Management colleagues in ensuring income and expenditure is monitored and is recorded accurately, including monitoring variances from planned income and expenditure and resolving queries with budget holders and Finance colleagues.
* Use Excel and other software to provide financial reports and conduct financial analysis, using formulae and other functionality as required.
* Complete regular tasks accurately and in line with the monthly timetable, including where relevant internal recharges between departments and updates to the ledger to reflect an accurate financial position.
* Ensure most effective use of the Trust’s financial resources, including assisting with the annual budget setting/financial planning process by updating and reviewing information for the new financial year, including staffing information. To liaise with budget holders as part of this process, to ensure accurate information is used.
* Proactively review regular tasks within their areas of responsibility, identifying opportunities for improvements and more efficient working to support continuous improvement of the Finance function.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Completed AAT Level 4 or equivalent experience
* Diploma Level CCAB/CIMA qualification or relevant degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of income and expenditure budgets
* Knowledge of accountancy policies and procedures
* NHS Finance experience
* Experience of contract monitoring and reporting
Skills
* Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
* Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)
* Well organised, able to prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlines
* The ability to manage conflicting priorities
Other
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external
* Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite
* Evidence of continued professional and personal development and learning through the PDP process
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
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