Finance Officer

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Witcombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Witcombe is seeking a part-time Social Care Finance Officer to provide financial support and ensure accuracy in system records. You will liaise with the Social Care and Finance teams, extract reports, and offer advice on financial controls. The role is pivotal as the function transitions back to the County Council within the next 12 months. Strong Excel and data analysis skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial support and advice in a social care context.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Competency in using various software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Extract reports and confirm data accuracy.
• Provide advice and training on financial systems.
• Liaise with colleagues and partner organizations.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Job description

This role is offered on a Permanent/fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months. The hours are part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

The Social Care Finance Officer performs an important role as the link between the Social Care and Finance teams. As part of the Social Care team, you will provide financial support and advice ensuring that system records and invoiced amounts are accurate. You will also work closely with the Finance team to use the specialist knowledge gained to provide key information for month end, forecasts and regular performance monitoring reports.

This will involve working to strict deadlines and using a variety of software and systems. Your Excel skills will be put to good use working with large data sets and taking opportunities to review and improve current processes.

The Adult Social Care function for people with mental health needs is changing in Gloucestershire. Currently located within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHSFT, the mental health NHS trust in Gloucestershire, the Mental Health Social Care offer is transitioning back to Gloucestershire County Council within the next 12 months. This post is substantive and will be subject to TUPE arrangements. Fixed term contracts and secondments will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• To extract reports and confirm the accuracy of data, using it to check and pay invoices, create accruals and forecasts and prepare details for quarterly reports.
• To provide advice and training to the Social Care team on Trust systems, policies and financial controls.
• Liaise with colleagues within the Trust as well as partner organisations to provide analysis of expenditure and resolve queries.

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Becky Amos Job title: Senior Operational Finance Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03004218100

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.