Assistant Business Accountant

3 weeks ago

Salford Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Finance Team of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group has an opportunity for a motivated individual with relevant experience to join the team as the Assistant Business Accountant for the Integrated Care Division at Salford Care Organisation.

The role will support the organisational aims and objectives by being flexible and responsive, and by ensuring that high quality financial support is delivered to the Division. This involves working closely with colleagues both in finance and the organisation as a whole.

You will also support the Finance Department in the process of meeting its objectives and assist in the preparation of budgetary and reporting systems and implementing procedures that enable effective financial management and efficient use of resources. This is a pivotal role to contribute to helping the organisation to ensure it maintains its high quality of services whilst identifying ways in which to safely reduce costs.

The organisation are happy to support the successful candidate if they wish to become a fully qualified accountant via an apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures, in order to provide monthly reports, through completion of own work and through liaison with other colleagues within the Integrated Care Division team and the NCA.

To investigate complex financial enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required.

Responsible for producing relevant, timely and accurate reports to budget holders; including identifying trends, the reasons for variances from forecasted income & expenditure & options to improve the position and providing reliable predictions for the year.

Assisting with the assessment of the full financial implications of proposals and their affordability within the overall resources identified.

To support the development of the team and its operational work streams and undertaking ad-hoc tasks as required.

You will be proactive and highly motivated with strong IT skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office and computerised ledger systems.

You will also require a good understanding of the accounting function and should be able to plan your workload in order to meet both strict and conflicting deadlines.

You will ideally be Certificate Level/AAT member with experience of working within a busy finance department.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to a forward thinking, quality focused organisation and will provide excellent experience to someone who is looking to progress their career in finance.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • AAT member/Certificate Level (including other accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA etc) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
Experience

Essential
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas
  • Experience of developing and monitoring budgets for external departments, services or programmes
  • Management Accounting Experience
  • Experience of financial management in a medium to large organisation
Desirable
  • Experience within NHS
Knowledge

Essential
  • Knowledge of General ledger systems
Skills

Essential
  • Ability to provide excellent oral and written communications, encouraging effective participation
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential
  • AAT member/Certificate Level (including other accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA etc) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
Experience

Essential
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas
  • Experience of developing and monitoring budgets for external departments, services or programmes
  • Management Accounting Experience
  • Experience of financial management in a medium to large organisation
Desirable
  • Experience within NHS
Knowledge

Essential
  • Knowledge of General ledger systems
Skills

Essential
  • Ability to provide excellent oral and written communications, encouraging effective participation
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Northern Care Alliance

Turnpike House

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Assistant Accountant

    5 days ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time €30,000

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Salary circa £30,000 Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business...

  • Assistant Accountant

    4 days ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time €30,000

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Salary circa £30,000 Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business...

  • Assistant Accountant

    1 week ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Job Description Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Salary circa £30,000 Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail...

  • Assistant Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Salary circa £30,000 Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 month ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd Full time

    Job Role; Accounts Assistant - initially temp to perm Consultant; Karen Reynolds - Michaela Thorpe My Client has been in business for over 20 years and continues to be a World Leading Brand. They are a Global Player who have an unrivialled passion for their Staff - their career and personal development. We have an opening initially on a Temp to Perm basis...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 month ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Walters People Full time

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join an extremely successful, a market leading business based in the Salford Quays area. The business are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance function on a permanent basis. As the Accounts Assistant, you will sit within a strong team and will...

  • Assistant Accountant Accounts Payable

    1 week ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Job Description Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the knowledge...

  • Assistant Accountant Accounts Payable

    3 weeks ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Assistant Accountant - Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) - Hybrid Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the knowledge to own the fixed asset...

  • Reconciliation Assistant Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Ltd Full time

    Assistant Accountant - Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) - Hybrid Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the knowledge to own the fixed asset...

  • Optical Assistant

    2 days ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Zest Business Group Full time

    Zest Optical have an exciting opportunity for a full or part time Optical Assistant to join a new ethical eyewear business opening in Salford - Media City in Summer 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful establishment and development of the new business. Optical Assistant - Role Modern eyewear kiosk based in a high...

  • Optical Assistant

    1 week ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Zest Business Group Full time

    Zest Optical have an exciting opportunity for a full or part time Optical Assistant to join a new ethical eyewear business opening in Salford - Media City in Summer 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful establishment and development of the new business. Optical Assistant - Role Modern eyewear kiosk based in a high...

  • Accounting Supervisor

    7 days ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners, incorporated Full time

    Part Qualified / QBE Management Accountant Full Time – Permanent & Hybrid Medlock Partners are partnering with a dynamic and growing company in the leisure industry based in Salford (Manchester) looking to add a Management Accountant to their team. Reporting to the Financial Controller this role would suit to a Part Qualified / QBE Management...

  • Assistant Accountant

    4 days ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Forza Talent Acquisition Full time

    Forza Talent is resourcing an ambitious and focused part-qualified Assistant Accountant for an acquisitive entrepreneurial business based in Salford. This is a unique, challenging, and highly rewarding assistant accountant opportunity for a focused individualwho is looking to gain month-end exposure; while working towards their accountancy studies in a...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 month ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Get Recruited Ltd Full time

    ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE / HYBRID AFTER 3 MONTHS £24,000 to £27,000 + AMAZING BENEFITS THE COMPANY: We're proud to be partnering with a highly successful and progressive business located in the heart of Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant in a newly created role. The business has delivered on a...

  • Assistant Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Ltd Full time

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid Salary circa £30,000 Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team. The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the knowledge...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Get Recruited Ltd Full time

    ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTMANCHESTER CITY CENTRE / HYBRIDUP TO £28,000 (Neg.) + Study Support + Benefits THE COMPANY: We're proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading professional services company in the heart of Manchester City Centre who are now looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join the team. As an Accounts...

  • Assistant Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    A permanent, full time Assistant Finance Business Partner role based in Salford; - Offering between £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, plus hybrid working. **About Our Client**: Our client is all about people - the people who live in their homes, the communities they serve, and those they work with. They are passionate about making a difference to people's...

  • Assistant Accountant

    1 week ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom RG Consultancy Ltd Full time

    RG consultancy are working with a manufacturer based in Wigan and are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller within the business, the Assistant Accountant will provide support across the finance function in all areas of accounting. Duties include:General ledger...

  • Assistant Accountant

    5 days ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed AssetsApply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Media City (Manchester) – HybridSalary circa £30,000Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a...

  • Assistant Accountant

    1 week ago

    Salford, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time

    Assistant Accountant – Fixed AssetsApply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Media City (Manchester) – HybridSalary circa £30,000Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a...