We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our department.
Working within the Financial Management Team at ESNEFT in this hybrid role primarily working from home, combined with regular days in the office at both Ipswich & Colchester sites, you will assist in the provision of management accounting information and assist with financial advice to a number of Service Areas within the Trust.
You must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets will be necessary and experience of computerised financial systems would be desirable. In addition, the ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential.
This role is well suited to someone keen to develop their management accounting skills within an NHS environment.
Main duties of the job As part of the Management Accounts team assist in the provision of financial support and advice to Directorates. Ensure that all work is completed in line with Trust deadlines. Investigate and analyse monthly variances. Assist in the formulation of annual budgets by using appropriate spreadsheets to calculate pay budgets and correctly input onto the financial system. About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent. Desirable
Studying for a Full Professional Qualification. AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience. Experience
Essential
Use of computerised systems. Desirable
Management accounts experience. Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management. Knowledge and Skills
Essential
The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information. IT skills, particularly with Excel. The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
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