Assistant Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a permanent full-time Band 4 to support the Information and Support Services section of the Finance Management Accounting function. The role requires 36 hours across 5 days with flexi-time and a UK driving licence is essential.

You will provide direct support to the Management Accountant, preparing financial information and budget reports for budget holders and stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel/Office and good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Office.
• Educated to a minimum of HNC level.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Management Accountant and deliver financial management information and budgetary reports.
• Offer financial and budgetary support to budget holders and interested parties.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC level

Job description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Band 4 to support the Information and Support Services section of the Finance Management Accounting function.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

The 36 hours will be worked equally over 5 days and the department do offer flexi-time.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The postholder will provide direct support to the relevant Management Accountant and will be responsible for the provision of financial management information and budgetary reports.

Key duties include financial and budgetary support to relevant Management Accountant, budget holders, and all other interested parties.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

The postholder must be proficient in all Microsoft packages, but in particular Excel and Office.

Educated to a minimum of HNC level the postholder must be an excellent communicator and team player.

Interested individuals can contact Ian Ferris, Senior Finance Manager on 01292 – 559821.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES