Senior Management Accounts Assistant

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join their team. This role requires a strong understanding of financial systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate data entry and supporting the financial operations within a multidisciplinary environment. The Trust values commitment to continuous development and offers a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a vital public service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes excellence and values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include AAT Technician or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of financial systems and NHS accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Delivering against tight deadlines in a financial environment.
• Using General Ledger and electronic modules effectively.

Skills

Financial Systems Knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Intermediate Access

Data Entry Skills

NHS Finance Regime Awareness

Education

AAT Technician or Equivalent

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

Tools

General Ledger

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• AAT Technician or Equivalent qualification/experience.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths & English).

Desirable criteria

• Proven commitment to Continuing development.

Knowledge & Expertise
Essential criteria

• Knowledge of financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Intermediate Access with advanced keyboard skills where speed and accuracy of data entry are necessary.
• Be able to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Awareness of the NHS Finance Regime and the working of NHS bodies

Desirable criteria

• An understanding of NHS accounting policies and procedures.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a financial environment.
• Experience of using General Ledger and periphery electronic modules.

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with working in a multidisciplinary environment/team.

Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download

• Job Description ( PDF , 272.6 KB )
• OH Risk Form ( PDF , 298.1 KB )
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy ( PDF , 167.7 KB )
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide ( PDF , 228.4 KB )
• Privacy Notice ( PDF , 177.4 KB )
• Trust Profile ( PDF , 521.4 KB )
• Application Guide ( PDF , 28.3 MB )