Job summary
To undertake a range of tasks within finance, supporting the Financial Systems team. This role includes spending time in the Financial Accounts, Management Accounts and Income and Costing teams.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts within the trust financial ERP system, NEP.
- Assist in the maintenance of the budget holder hierarchies, ensuring all finance, procurement and establishment systems are in sync.
- Maintain supplier list within NEP and set up new suppliers when sent from procurement with appropriate documents.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure all details are correct and obtained from correct source.
- Maintain the FOI log and ensure all FOI's are allocated to the correct respondent in a timely manner.
About us
Our values :
We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.
We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with reconciliation and posting of central journals at month end, ensuring that all costs such as payroll, pharmacy, temp spend and junior doctors are posted accurately to the relevant divisions in a timely manner.Assist with the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts within the trust financial ERP system, NEP.Assist in the maintenance of the budget holder hierarchies, ensuring all finance, procurement and establishment systems are in sync.Maintain supplier list within NEP and set up new suppliers when sent from procurement with appropriate documents.Liaise with suppliers to ensure all details are correct and obtained from correct source.Maintain the FOI log and ensure all FOIs are allocated to the correct respondent in a timely manner.To process and account for documents relating to Management Information in line with the Trusts Financial Procedures showing sufficient back up and investigate and resolve discrepancies.To cover for other members of the Management Accounts Team when necessary to ensure smooth running of the service.Assist with roll out of Trust forecasting & budget setting processes.To ensure timely and accurate delivery of Budget Statements for specific areas ensuring that the information is accurately presented.To raise ad hoc requests for invoices to be raised and to ensure the income is recorded Invoices are raised within the agreed timetable.To co-ordinate the maintenance, production, and distribution of general budget statements to Divisions.To supply ad hoc reports and analysis upon request.Support the Systems Accountant in any other duties, appropriate to the grade considered relevant, including ad-hoc project work.
To ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Codes of Business Conduct are always understood and adhered to.To actively participate in an annual review and, using a personal development plan, develop own knowledge and skills and support the development of others.To maintain health, safety, and security by adherence to trust policies and procedures and ensure adherence by others.To act in a way which supports equality and diversity and encourages others to do so.Contribute to the smooth and efficient functioning of the finance function by performing ad hoc duties as and when required especially to ensure the fulfilment of any statutory financial information requirements. To be responsive and flexible when required.To act in a way which supports equality and diversity and encourages others to do so.Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
Basic understanding of the principles of budgetary control in a complex public sector environmentKnowledge of financial ledgersExperience of
Essential
Experience of working effectively and constructively with a range of people across all levels and disciplinesDesirable
Basic knowledge and understanding of NHS financial regime and the healthcare environmentEvidence of track record of achievementProven financial management experienceSkills
Essential
Ability to communicate effectively, via a variety of media and forums, with a wide range of people from all levels both from within and outside of the Trust.Strong analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detailProficient in use of current business software (, Microsoft Office) and able to apply this to the development of complex financial modelsPersonal Attributes
Essential
Team playerDemonstrates commitment to the job.Able to manage conflicting demands and plan appropriate strategyEducation & Training
Essential
AAT Qualified or studying towardsDesirable
oEducated to degree level or equivalent