Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.            Key Responsibilities

Under the leadership/guidance and support from the Finance Business Partner:

Ensure accurate input of financial information to the ledger and associated systems

Specific areas of responsibility including assistance in ensuring coding accuracy

Ensuring the accuracy and timely uploading of expenditure and other bulk journals to the ledger

Assist in the preparation and input of budget and expenditure journals into the financial ledger and associated feeder systems (including payroll/manpower, ESR etc. ) to agreed timetables, including correction of feeder system input

Assist in the production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems to answer ad hoc enquiries

Assist when required in the analysis and explanation of budget /expenditure/income variances in liaison with appropriate staff

Undertake data entry into other financial systems as required

Support and advise team members in the preparation of business cases for revenue and capital developments

Respond to ad hoc queries around what may be sensitive, political and confidential issues

Ensure information provided is consistent with corporate objectives

Carry out other duties that may from time to time be required by finance staff

Provide cover across the team as needed

2.            Professional Development, Education and Training

Participate in the provision of Finance Training Programmes to Budget Holders and other non-finance staff.

Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.

Actively participate in the Trust’s appraisal/development conversation process. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager.

To attend all mandatory components of training including:

  Corporate Induction

  GHNHSFT mandatory training

  Progress review meetings

3.            Improving Quality and developing practice

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

Attend Department Meetings, Team Meetings and any other meetings relevant to the role and / or training and development requirements.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.

Promote equality at all times and respect privacy and confidentiality, acting appropriately and professionally upon any sensitive information in accordance with Trust Policy.

4.            Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions

Frequent concentration required on complex issues where complete accuracy is imperative within tight deadlines, despite regular interruptions.

Ability to manage own workload within a complex and pressurised environment, maintaining a professional attitude and sound judgement in the face of changing demands and priorities.

Remaining upbeat and approachable, keeping an open mind and focusing on the material impact of changes and prioritising according to value and impact.