Management Accounts Assistant: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accounts Assistant to work in the Trusts Management Accounts Team.

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our Management Accounts team based at 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Notts.

Main duties of the job

The role will entail supporting the Management Accounts Function in providing accurate financial information, advice, and support to Trust service managers, as well as working on a range of ad hoc projects.

This post requires somebody with GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C or equivalent, NVQ level 3 in an appropriate subject or AAT intermediate level or equivalent level of knowledge.

You should have a basic knowledge of finance and an understanding of how (Company Name - Subscribers only) finances operate.

Good IT skills including competence with Excel or equivalents, word processing etc, and communication skills are essential. You will be required to work to deadlines and therefore have the ability to prioritise effectively and be flexible in your approach to your working hours.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-1243-24-CS

Job locations

200 Lichfield Lane

Mansfield

NG18 4RG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Active role in the month/year financial end close down of the general ledger for the relevant area in accordance with agreed timescales/deadlines.

Assist with the costing of the financial plan and provide standard staffing costs to managers as required. Preparation and distribution of reports to service managers in accordance with required timetables

Analyse and interpret financial transactions. Investigate financial queries in order to identify material errors or discrepancies. Input and manipulate financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets, where speed and accuracy are necessary.

Participate in financial plan and budget setting exercise by providing reports as required to the Management Accountant, Finance Partners and Deputy Heads of Finance.

Review own working arrangements and propose changes to working practices and procedures. Assist as required in the further development/updates of systems and processes.

Ensure that professional interaction with others leads to positive and supportive relationships with service managers, managers and corporate colleagues including external agencies.

Shared responsibility for the following:

Monitoring and issue of controlled stationery

Co-ordination of annual leave

ad-hoc tasks integral to the functioning of the Management Accounts pool

Works within set routines with little direct supervision but refers to manager where necessary. Working within Trust policies and procedures as required and advising managers of the same.

Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules – Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations – Guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Job description

Job responsibilities

Active role in the month/year financial end close down of the general ledger for the relevant area in accordance with agreed timescales/deadlines.

Assist with the costing of the financial plan and provide standard staffing costs to managers as required. Preparation and distribution of reports to service managers in accordance with required timetables

Analyse and interpret financial transactions. Investigate financial queries in order to identify material errors or discrepancies. Input and manipulate financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets, where speed and accuracy are necessary.

Participate in financial plan and budget setting exercise by providing reports as required to the Management Accountant, Finance Partners and Deputy Heads of Finance.

Review own working arrangements and propose changes to working practices and procedures. Assist as required in the further development/updates of systems and processes.

Ensure that professional interaction with others leads to positive and supportive relationships with service managers, managers and corporate colleagues including external agencies.

Shared responsibility for the following:

Monitoring and issue of controlled stationery

Co-ordination of annual leave

ad-hoc tasks integral to the functioning of the Management Accounts pool

Works within set routines with little direct supervision but refers to manager where necessary. Working within Trust policies and procedures as required and advising managers of the same.

Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules – Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations – Guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English at grades A-C or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or AAT intermediate level or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Studying to complete AAT or equivalent

Training

Desirable

• Willingness to continue personal/professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a Finance environment
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems

Desirable

• (Company Name - Subscribers only) Management/Financial accounts experience

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills – must be competent at Excel or equivalent, Word Processing etc.
• Possess numerical and analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions.
• Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to convey financial issues to non-finance managers.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond flexibly.
• Evidence of working within a team and being an active team player.

Desirable

• ECDL
• Experience of financial software packages.
• Clear and effective numeric reasoning skills.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Able to use own initiative and to work to tight deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of how (Company Name - Subscribers only) Finance operates.

Desirable

• Awareness of Nottinghamshire Healthcare (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust’s activities.

Contractual Requirements

Desirable

• A driving licence with access to a vehicle

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English at grades A-C or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or AAT intermediate level or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Studying to complete AAT or equivalent

Training

Desirable

• Willingness to continue personal/professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a Finance environment
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems

Desirable

• (Company Name - Subscribers only) Management/Financial accounts experience

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills – must be competent at Excel or equivalent, Word Processing etc.
• Possess numerical and analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions.
• Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to convey financial issues to non-finance managers.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond flexibly.
• Evidence of working within a team and being an active team player.

Desirable

• ECDL
• Experience of financial software packages.
• Clear and effective numeric reasoning skills.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Able to use own initiative and to work to tight deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of how (Company Name - Subscribers only) Finance operates.

Desirable

• Awareness of Nottinghamshire Healthcare (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust’s activities.

Contractual Requirements

Desirable

• A driving licence with access to a vehicle

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation