Job summary This post will not commence until May 25 Do you : enjoy working with data? enjoy helping others? enjoy creating reports? have an eye for detail? have IT skills? have accountancy skills? want the opportunity to drive efficiencies? want a career in NHS Finance? Want to work in one of the largest hospital trusts in the country? Main duties of the job This post is an integral part of the Finance Systems team. As part of this team, you will be providing routine maintenance of the Trust's Finance Ledger and ensuring it's integrity and security. You will support development and administration of financial systems and provide technical and analytical support to the Trust. As well providing administration duties, there will also be the opportunity to be involved in the planning and implementation of projects, helping to improve system processes and drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with data, creating reports and have a good understanding of double entry accounting. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year No additional salary details Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-1837-24 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN25QY Job description Job responsibilities 1. To assist in the maintenance of the financial ledger and other supporting finance related systems as directed, ensuring that system integrity is maintained and that individual transactions and the overall Trust and shared user group financial positions are accurately reflected. 2. To process transactional feeds, across the shared service, to the general ledger in accordance with agreed timetables. Ensuring feeds are validated, control records are maintained and any queries that may arise are promptly resolved. 3. In liaison with the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant ensure that the finance ledger remains in balance at all times investigating / correcting errors in a timely manner. Similarly to ensure the integrity and accuracy of budget manager / other system generated reports and drill down facilities are maintained and reconcile precisely to the general ledger. 4. To maintain the organisational hierarchies within the Finance Ledger and ensure these reflect the current structure. 5. Respond to requests from users for amendments to cost centre / expense codes, ensuring validation checks are completed prior to set up. 6. To maintain password and security access controls for ledger users ensuring accurate audit records are maintained. 7. To support the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant, liaising with system providers to resolve financial ledger issues as they arise in order to maintain services and minimise service disruption. 8. To provide a user helpdesk facility for advice and support to resolve queries and to communicate planned system maintenance and downtime. 9. Responding to the needs of users and as directed by and in support of the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant, Systems Accountant and/or Financial Accountant: Design / maintain and reconcile bespoke databases necessary to ensure accurate reporting Apply specialist report writing skills to develop reports and provide support as required (e.g. SAP Business Objects, xQuery, Crystal) Extract financial / non-financial information from the financial ledger or other bespoke systems utilised within the finance department. Assist in the implementation of agreed ledger and other finance related system developments / upgrades. Provide training / instruction to users as necessary. 10. To maintain and develop the finance area held on the Trust Intranet. 11. To provide on-site to shared service partner organisations as directed. 12. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post Job description Job responsibilities 1. To assist in the maintenance of the financial ledger and other supporting finance related systems as directed, ensuring that system integrity is maintained and that individual transactions and the overall Trust and shared user group financial positions are accurately reflected. 2. To process transactional feeds, across the shared service, to the general ledger in accordance with agreed timetables. Ensuring feeds are validated, control records are maintained and any queries that may arise are promptly resolved. 3. In liaison with the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant ensure that the finance ledger remains in balance at all times investigating / correcting errors in a timely manner. Similarly to ensure the integrity and accuracy of budget manager / other system generated reports and drill down facilities are maintained and reconcile precisely to the general ledger. 4. To maintain the organisational hierarchies within the Finance Ledger and ensure these reflect the current structure. 5. Respond to requests from users for amendments to cost centre / expense codes, ensuring validation checks are completed prior to set up. 6. To maintain password and security access controls for ledger users ensuring accurate audit records are maintained. 7. To support the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant, liaising with system providers to resolve financial ledger issues as they arise in order to maintain services and minimise service disruption. 8. To provide a user helpdesk facility for advice and support to resolve queries and to communicate planned system maintenance and downtime. 9. Responding to the needs of users and as directed by and in support of the Senior Assistant Systems Accountant, Systems Accountant and/or Financial Accountant: Design / maintain and reconcile bespoke databases necessary to ensure accurate reporting Apply specialist report writing skills to develop reports and provide support as required (e.g. SAP Business Objects, xQuery, Crystal) Extract financial / non-financial information from the financial ledger or other bespoke systems utilised within the finance department. Assist in the implementation of agreed ledger and other finance related system developments / upgrades. Provide training / instruction to users as necessary. 10. To maintain and develop the finance area held on the Trust Intranet. 11. To provide on-site to shared service partner organisations as directed. 12. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal finance/IT based qualification/experience GCSE Maths and English Desirable AAT Qualified ECDL or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in a finance department and an understanding of the processes and procedures supporting financial accounting transactions in a large organisation Experience of IT including advanced spreadsheets, databases and computerised financial ledgers. Desirable Understanding of NHS Finance Previous NHS experience Previous eFinancials experience Crystal, xQuery and/or SAP Business Objects report writing experience Experience in finance systems role Evidence of knowledge, skills and aptitudes Essential Strong IT Skills specifically spreadsheets supported by an understanding of databases Data manipulation and problem solving skills, able to analyse and interpret complex financial data Strong Communication skills both written and verbal Relationship Building and team working skills Good Planning, time management and Organisation skills Able to work under pressure to achieve goals and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. Highly motivated Customer care experience / skills Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Desirable Enthusiastic - willing to learn new skills Specific Requirements Essential Able to commute to different sites as required (occasional). Acts as a role model and promotes working ethics. Able to be flexible with working patterns, which may include occasional evenings and weekends as determined by the needs of the service & key deadlines Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal finance/IT based qualification/experience GCSE Maths and English Desirable AAT Qualified ECDL or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in a finance department and an understanding of the processes and procedures supporting financial accounting transactions in a large organisation Experience of IT including advanced spreadsheets, databases and computerised financial ledgers. Desirable Understanding of NHS Finance Previous NHS experience Previous eFinancials experience Crystal, xQuery and/or SAP Business Objects report writing experience Experience in finance systems role Evidence of knowledge, skills and aptitudes Essential Strong IT Skills specifically spreadsheets supported by an understanding of databases Data manipulation and problem solving skills, able to analyse and interpret complex financial data Strong Communication skills both written and verbal Relationship Building and team working skills Good Planning, time management and Organisation skills Able to work under pressure to achieve goals and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. Highly motivated Customer care experience / skills Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Desirable Enthusiastic - willing to learn new skills Specific Requirements Essential Able to commute to different sites as required (occasional). Acts as a role model and promotes working ethics. Able to be flexible with working patterns, which may include occasional evenings and weekends as determined by the needs of the service & key deadlines 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN25QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)