Assistant Financial Advisor

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice and support to the Corporate and Estates Division, partnering with budget holders and senior staff to deliver timely month-end reporting and robust financial information.

The role offers flexible working (40% office / 60% remote), opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative culture within a Trust renowned for its clinical excellence and focus on value for money.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in AAT or equivalent progress.
• Experience using spreadsheets for financial data and reporting.
• Familiarity with computerised financial ledger systems (ELFS preferred).
• Understanding accruals, prepayments and deferred income basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working relationships with managers and finance users.
• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries and escalate as needed.
• Ensure budget information is entered into the general ledger.
• Produce monthly detailed and ad hoc reports in a timely manner.
• Assist month-end analysis and support budget holders in understanding spend.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Pivot tables & lookups

IF statements

Financial ledger systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 in AAT

NVQ Level 3 in AAT

Tools

ELFS Financial Systems

Computerised financial ledger systems

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to develop their career and use their personal and professional skills to their full extent in this challenging and fast moving environment.

We are an award winning team who were the recipients of the HFMA NW Finance Team Of The Year Award June 2022, which is recognition of the excellent service and culture our team has, whilst supporting our operational and clinical colleagues deliver core clinical services.

This role will support the Corporate and Estates Division, with the successful candidate supporting the services to develop and evolve as a part of the One LSC Team. The Divisional Financial Advice team works incredibly closely with our operational colleagues to drive efficiencies and value for money and is looking for someone with a shared passion to drive this forward and join our team.

Reporting into the Senior Assistant Financial Advisor, a permanent vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice, technical support and assistance to the Corporate and Estates Division, aiding with the delivery of a financial management and reporting service. This will include liaising with a wide variety of budget holders, having a keen eye for detail in month-end reporting, and providing accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.Working within reporting timescales, and answering queries in a timely manner is a key work ethic of the team.

Main duties of the job

We offer an agile working policy - currently 40% office / 60% remote working and flexible working hours to be as amenable as possible for the individual whilst supporting business needs.

We are looking for an individual with the drive to succeed, who can work as part of a team and assist both clinical and operational leaders and managers.

The role is responsible for providing financial support and assistance to the Senior Assistant Financial Advisor & Financial Advisor in providing the delivery of a financial advisory service to the Division and its Directorates/Specialties.

The Trust supports both personal and professional development whilst having a positive progressive organisational culture. This is further supported by the team being a Future Focused Finance (FFF) level 3 accredited organisation The department has strong talent management, career progression and succession planning as well as effective personal development reviews ensuring all staff are committed and able to thrive through their development.

About us

Why Choose OneLSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

?About Us:With over 1000 beds, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our specialties range from the conventional to the extraordinary, as we proudly serve as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, and Renal Medicine.

?Your Impact:Be part of a team that's not just meeting healthcare needs but exceeding them. Whether you're in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, or Renal Medicine, your contribution matters. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the nexus where expertise meets compassion, and we're inviting you to make a difference.

?Open to All Applications: This is not just a job; it's a calling. One LSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from individuals across various trusts, fostering diversity, and enriching our healthcare community.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and others within Finance and Trust wide service users.
• Be the point of contact for all day to day enquires, referring where necessary to more senior staff in a competent and professional manner.
• Ensure that all budgetary information is entered into the general ledger system.
• Produce detailed set reports and ad hoc reports on a monthly basis and ensuring these are issued in a timely manner.
• Collect and collate data/information.
• Ensure that the data/information meets pre-set quality criteria and report any quality issues
• Assist the Senior Assistant Financial Advisor & Financial Advisor with analysing information at month end.
• Help budget holders understand their budgets by analysing expenditure
• Ensure that monthly reports of the budgetary position are issued to budget holders
• To be responsible for own continual professional development
• Contribute to service improvements
• Be a responsible team member

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• NVQ Level 2 in AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
• NVQ Level 3 in AAT

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in use of spreadsheets
• Experience in the use of computerised financial ledger systems
• Understanding of basis accounting principles like accruals, prepayments, deferred income etc
• Experience in using filter pivot tables, lookup and IF statements
• Experience of ELFS Financial Systems
• Previous NHS Finance experience

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPer annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working