Financial Management Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Financial Management Assistant to support financial reporting and sustainability efforts. The role involves close collaboration with budget holders and requires proficiency in financial data management. Essential qualifications include pursuing CCAB or CIMA and a degree or equivalent. This full-time, hybrid position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with large volumes of financial data.
• Experience of completing month end processes.
• Experience of using general ledger and report writing software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Reporting Manager in providing financial services.
• Ensure all month end transaction processes are completed on time.
• Build relationships to present financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Skills

Proficient in Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Ability to work with minimal supervision

High accuracy and attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a CCAB or CIMA qualification or relevant experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Tools

General ledger software

Report writing software

Job description

Overview

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and motivated Financial Management Assistants to work closely with the team to report an accurate and timely monthly financial position and with budget holders to support the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Finance Reporting Manager and other Financial Management colleagues in providing a range of financial services to a specified division/s.
• Ensure all month end transaction processes and procedures are accurately completed in the required time frames.
• Build and maintain close working relationships within the department and with colleagues across the Trust; be confident in presenting financial information to non-finance budget holders.
• Work flexibly on varying tasks and procedures and prioritise as required. Be proactive in developing knowledge and taking responsibility.

About Us

Note: Content about the organisation’s values and benefits has been retained from the original text where relevant, but boilerplate and extraneous site notices have been removed.

Job Details

• Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL

Qualifications

• Essential – Education, qualifications & training: Pursuing a CCAB or CIMA qualification or relevant experience at an appropriate level; educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

• Essential – Experience of working with large volumes of financial data.
• Essential – Experience of completing month end processes with knowledge of accruals and prepayments.
• Essential – Experience of using general ledger and report writing software packages.
• Desirable – NHS experience or previous financial management experience in a similar sized organisation.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Proficient in Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
• Analytical skills to identify key themes and trends.
• Clear communication to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Engagement with budget holders/managers to reflect intelligence in monthly reporting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team; use initiative.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and multi-task.

Special Circumstances

• Ability to travel to hospital sites as required.
• Hybrid working required with at least 2 days in the office.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome guidance for Armed Forces applicants. This post is subject to safeguarding and Disclosure checks as required.