The post holder will be a member of a small team and will be required to work closely with finance and operational colleagues, project groups and other partner organisations, including ICB's, local Authorities, other NHS organisations and stakeholders to support the provision of efficient and effective financial management including those provided.

The post holder will be part of a team rotating across financial management, financial services, and costing & reporting, providing a comprehensive and professional financial support to a range of budget holders.To support the various finance teams. This includes the productions of accurate information to enable the Trust to meet its financial duties

Main duties of the job

Provide support and assistance for the directorate finance team in the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, reports and reconciliations, which will ensure that the financial information used within the directorate is accurate.

Assist in the production of monthly budget statements and monthly finance reports using the computerised financial systems, Excel and Word.

Provision of financial advice and information to budget holders and key stakeholders groups across the Directorates.

Assist in reconciliation of control/bank accounts, supplier statements and general office administration duties.

Understand & assist in the maintenance of the fixed asset register and link to the general ledger.

Support in the monthly internal and external reporting schedule.

Understand National Cost Collection and how costings are generated within the trust.

The post holder would be required to work within the finance protocols and with guidance from other members of the finance team.

Manage agreed workload to ensure monthly/weekly timescales are met.

Keep up to date with their apprenticeship training schedule and all relating activities.

Support all functions of finance when needed.

About us

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application

Entry requirements/QualificationsThe apprentice must not be:

In full-time education

Qualified or part qualified member of an accounting body/accounting qualification

Obtaining funding for an apprenticeship through another training provider (i.e. undertaking an apprenticeship elsewhere at the same time)

Duration of postThis post provides an opportunity to gain the skills required to continue in the role post apprenticeship subject to meeting certain criteria.

Advanced entry requirements NVQ level 2 (GCSE grade 5-9) or A Level or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Working towards or completed AAT level 2

Application process:Please tell us about your skills, experience and knowledge you should relate these to the requirements of the post - look at the person specification and tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria if you do), providing examples as necessary.The information you provide can include details of education, work experience, courses, voluntary work, hobbies or activities in your personal life.The majority of communication throughout the application process will be electronics so please check your emails regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English
• AAT Level 2 (or working towards)
• Strong IT skills
• Interest in working in the sector willing to complete the apprenticeship training
• Must not have related Qualification at NVQ level or Higher

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Use of computer related finance systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge base of IT including Microsoft Office

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT and IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to delivery accurate, quality work within agreed timescales
• Self-motivated and keen to achieve own and other deadlines
• Ability to concentrate for long periods
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ambitious and keen to learn new skills

Other

Essential

• To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
• To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust and attend College on day release

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

CEME Centre

Rainham

RM13 8GQ

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