Finance Assistant

5 months ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The corporate finance team currently have two full-time Band 3, Finance Assistant vacancies (with permanent, part-time and bank hours considered).

The team supports a variety of corporate services and budget managers. This role would suit somebody who is interested in a position in finance, who may have limited previous experience but who is keen to develop their finance skills. We are looking for someone with a logical mind, with an eye for detail and a proficient level of IT skills.

We are a friendly, supportive team and offer agile working arrangements. This is an ideal opportunity to gain finance experience within a large Trust.

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve. In return, we offer the opportunity to work at a trust that is on a truly exciting Journey to Outstanding and to make a real difference to the lives of our patients, their families and the wider community. We are also committed to training and developing you to be the best you can be and offer you a rewarding career, whatever your role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

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

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

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 professionall


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