Financial Accounts Officer

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 27–33 days

Training & development

Employee assistance

Health discounts

Pay progression

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Financial Accounts Officer to support the Financial Accounts Team. The role covers processing financial information, preparing journals and reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end activities.

The post is a full-time 37.5-hour fixed-term maternity cover. Training and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and access to NHS benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with computerised ledger systems.
• Knowledge of NHS finance would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process financial information accurately and promptly, including Non-PO invoices and payment requests.
• Prepare and input monthly accruals, adjustments and prepayments to support reporting.
• Maintain accounting records in Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

AAT part qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Unit4

Job description

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

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Job overview

The Financial Accounts Officer will support the effective operation of the Financial Accounts Team by helping to maintain robust financial controls and accurate, timely accounting records. Working closely with the Financial and Charitable Fund Accountant and the Financial Systems and Reporting Accountant, the post holder will assist with processing financial information, preparing journals and reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end activities, responding to routine finance queries, and maintaining data within Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets. The role provides an excellent opportunity to use initiative, develop financial systems knowledge and contribute to continuous improvements in finance processes and reporting.

This is a full time position 37.5 hrs Fixed term contract for 12 months maternity cover

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Process financial information accurately and promptly, including Non-PO invoices, payment requests and enquiries received through the Finance Resource inbox.
• Prepare and input monthly accrual, adjustment and prepayment journals to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting records in Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets, including employee benefit and salary sacrifice reconciliations.
• Assist with control account reconciliations, investigate differences and take appropriate action to resolve outstanding items.
• Work with the Trust’s shared service provider to resolve routine queries relating to purchase invoices, new suppliers and Unit4 user records.
• Support compliance with the Better Payment Practice Code by monitoring invoices and following up approvals before they become overdue.
• Prepare supporting documents and working papers for month-end, annual accounts, audit and the NHS Agreement of Balances exercise for creditor balances.
• Respond to routine finance queries, carry out basic financial data analysis and comply with relevant financial procedures.
• Use Excel, Word and Unit4 effectively, manage the assigned workload with minimal supervision and contribute to improvements in working practices.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• AAT part qualified or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Experience of working with computerised ledger systems
• Understanding of the financial regime of an NHS Foundation Trust

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft excel
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to effectively manage own workload and that of the team

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

• Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Ability to motivate self and guide and support others.

Values, Drivers and Motivators

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:

1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities

2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities

3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities

4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS

5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

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