Finance Assistant

1 month ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post is a core role within the Corporate Finance team and works hand in hand with colleagues across the wider Finance department to deliver meaningful financial information. Building relationships, being a team player and carrying out responsibilities with diligence and care will enable the post holder to become a vital go-to person to make things happen.

The Corporate Finance Team supports a variety of corporate services and budget managers. We are looking for someone with a logical mind, an eye for detail and a proficient level of IT skills.

The post holder will also need to assist in preparation of other financial and non financial information as required.

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 Reporting Manager:

- 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 error suspenses.
- Assist in the production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems to answer Freedom of Information requests and other 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
- 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 professionally


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