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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Healthcare
  • Stoke-on-Trent

Requirements

  • Ensure their key areas/tasks run as efficiently and effectively as possible ensuring a high level of customer service is delivered to the Trust at all times.
  • Ensuring Standing Financial Instructions, best accounting practice and other statutory legislation is adhered to.
  • The post holder will be required to support reviews of financial systems, financial controls and processes by internal and external audit and act on their recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Working as part of the Trust's Financial Accounts team the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant - Transactions in contributing to the performance of their areas of responsibility. This will include producing a range of balance sheet reconciliations, support with the outsourced service providers and assisting with the Trust's VAT returns.
  • Ensure their key areas/tasks run as efficiently and effectively as possible ensuring a high level of customer service is delivered to the Trust at all times. Ensuring Standing Financial Instructions, best accounting practice and other statutory legislation is adhered to.
  • The post holder will be required to support reviews of financial systems, financial controls and processes by internal and external audit and act on their recommendations.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Finance Assistant?

The main responsibility of the Finance Assistant is to support the Deputy Chief Accountant - Transactions in managing the financial accounts of the Trust, which includes producing balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with VAT returns, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently.

What are the key tasks the Finance Assistant will be performing?

The key tasks include producing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting outsourced service providers, assisting with VAT returns, and ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and accounting best practices.

Is there an opportunity for career development within this role?

Yes, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust offers a wide range of development packages aimed at helping employees fulfill their potential and advance in their careers.

What type of working environment can the Finance Assistant expect?

The Finance Assistant can expect a hybrid working environment, balancing work between home and the office.

Who can be contacted for further details about the job?

For further details, you can contact Paul Brown, the Deputy Chief Accountant - Transactions, at paul.brown2@uhnm.nhs.uk.

How does the Trust promote diversity and inclusion?

The Trust is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected, and providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.

What impact does employee development have according to the Trust?

The Trust believes that investing in, supporting, and developing staff has a direct impact on the quality of care delivered to patients and the population served.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust offers a range of acute and specialized medical services across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, enhancing health outcomes through excellence in medical treatment and compassionate service. Their purpose is to provide comprehensive, effective healthcare while continuously improving services and patient experiences in their community.