Finance Assistant (Management Accounts)

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide crucial support to the Financial Management team. Responsibilities include assisting in financial analysis, budgeting, and monitoring processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant business qualification or NHS experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This full-time role requires on-site presence without remote options, with potential travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of health service financial management and analysis.
• Evidence of communication skills with non-financial managers.
• Computer skills including Excel spreadsheet and database techniques.
• Ability to present complex information understandably.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Financial Management team.
• Assist in financial analysis for management decisions.
• Support budget setting and Cost Improvement Plans.
• Travel between sites may be required.

Skills

Accounting Software

Time Management

Administrative Skill

Leadership skills

Communication

Analysis Skills

Budgeting Skills

Education

Relevant high level business qualification or equivalent NHS experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Band 4 : 27485 - 30162

Full time hours : 37.5

Base location either St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG or Building 4000 Lakeside North Harbour Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3EN. Across site travel may be required the frequency will be agreed locally

To provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the busy Financial Management team within the Finance Department and to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a high-quality service to both Trusts.

To support the Management Accountants in the completion of financial analysis to inform management decisions.

To support the development, implementation and monitoring of expenditure and income processes on behalf of both Trusts as required.

To support the Management Accountants in the development, implementation and monitoring of Cost Improvement Plans to aid the delivery of the Financial Strategy of both Trusts.

To support the annual budget setting process in conjunction with and in support of the Operating Plan and Cost Improvement Plan.

Job description

Qualifications : Essential

• Relevant high level business qualification and / or equivalent NHS work experience.
• The postholder is required to have basic knowledge of health service financial management information analysis and the use of information across the NHS.
• Basic accounting skills and forecasting skills.
• Evidence of communication skills with non-financial managers on financial issues.

Experience

Essential

• Computer skills including Excel spreadsheet and database techniques.

Desirable

• Experience of health sector issues across organisational and geographical boundaries.
• Experience of working within an NHS organisation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Full working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to interpret and present complex sensitive, contentious or technical information in a user‑friendly and understandable manner.
• Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• Track record of delivery of objectives to tight deadlines.
• Highly developed ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Political awareness in managing sensitive policy issues in confidence.

Desirable

• Overall understanding of current health service sector issues.
• Knowledge of management accounting techniques and working with the general ledger.

Additional Information :

As part of the Single Corporate Service the role provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

As the single corporate service will be delivered across both organisations individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis and the staff mobility local agreement will apply.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Accounting Software, Time Management, Accounts Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Reconciliation, Administrative Skill, Leadership skills, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Management, Communication, Analysis Skills, Relationship Management, Team Player Spirit, Budgeting Skills, Accounts Payable

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1