Job summary
Employer heading
Finance Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust’s vision is to provide excellent care to the communities we serve and our Finance Team plays an integral part in supporting the Trust to achieve this.
The post holder will join a professional and friendly team that is committed to providing the best support to the Trusts departments with the ability to react and respond to issues that arise both quickly and confidently. A strong interest in developing staff and building highly functional teams is essential.
The successful applicant will be supported to successfully complete a level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship to include an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification.
*All applicants must meet the funding rules for an Apprenticeship scheme Please check the person specification within the job pack for full details of the eligibility criteria.*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist the teams in various duties including payments to suppliers, raising invoices, answering budget manager queries, reconciling control accounts and analysing data. This practical experience across a wide range of financial services will provide an excellent foundation for a career in finance and the NHS.
Working for our organisation
The role is based within the financial management in SaTH, the team supports the five divisions with daily financial information, support and partnering to clinical and operational colleagues. The team prepare financial reports monthly, we lead on budget setting and forecasting, whilst supporting the efficiency delivery and the annual financial planning. Every day is provides exciting opportunities to develop and learn, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team with finance.
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Five grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs (or equivalent) including maths and english language
Desirable criteria
- AAT level 2 qualified, an A level in accounting, or work experience in a finance department
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to carry out detailed financial calculations and analysis
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise workload to ensure financial timetables are met
- Able to quickly and accurately input financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie Raybould
- Job title
- Finance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
Any queries or questions please contact Marie Raybould on the above details. or telephone 01743 261000 extension 3065
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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