Finance Support, Band 2

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This post is a core role within the Corporate Finance team and works hand in hand with colleagues across the wider Finance department to deliver meaningful financial information. Building relationships, being a team player and carrying out responsibilities with diligence and care will enable the post holder to become a vital go-to person to make things happen.

The Corporate Finance Team supports a variety of corporate services and budget managers. This role would suit somebody who is interested in a position in finance, who may have limited previous experience but is keen to develop their finance skills. We are looking for someone with a logical mind, with an eye for detail and a proficient level of IT skills.

• Ensure accurate input of financial information to the ledger and associated systems
• Ensuring the accuracy and timely uploading of expenditure and other bulk journals to the ledger
• Assist in the preparation and input of budget and expenditure journals into the financial ledger and associated feeder systems
• Assist in the production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems
• Assist when required in the analysis and explanation of budget /expenditure/income variances
• Respond to queries around what may be sensitive, political and confidential issues
• Carry out general office admin tasks such ordering equipment, organising new starter packs etc
• Participate in the provision of Finance Training Programmes to Budget Holders and other non-finance staff
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
• Attend Department Meetings, Team Meetings and any other meetings releva nt to the role and / or training and development requirements
• Ability to manage own workload within a complex and pressurised environment, maintaining a professional attitude and sound judgement in the face of changing demands and priorities

We are a friendly, supportive team and offer agile working arrangements (a minimum of 2 days per week office-based working is required). This is an ideal opportunity to gain finance experience within a large Trust.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Under the leadership/guidance and support from the Finance Business Partner:

• Ensure accurate input of financial information to the ledger and associated systems
• Specific areas of responsibility including assistance in ensuring coding accuracy
• Ensuring the accuracy and timely uploading of expenditure and other bulk journals to the ledger
• Assist in the preparation and input of budget and expenditure journals into the financial ledger and associated feeder systems (including payroll/manpower, ESR etc.) to agreed timetables, including correction of feeder system input
• Assist in the production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems to answer ad hoc enquiries
• Assist when required in the analysis and explanation of budget /expenditure/income variances in liaison with appropriate staff
• Undertake data entry into other financial systems as required
• Respond to ad hoc queries around what may be sensitive, political and confidential issues
• Raise order requisitions as required
• Ensure information provided is consistent with corporate objectives
• Carry out other duties that may from time to time be required by finance staff
• Provide cover across the team as needed
• Carry out general office admin tasks such ordering equipment, organising new starter packs etc

Education and training

• Participate in the provision of Finance Training Programmes to Budget Holders and other non-finance staff.
• Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures eg. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.
• Actively participate in the Trust’s appraisal/development conversation process. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager.
• To attend all mandatory components of training including:

1. Corporate Induction
2. GHNHSFT mandatory training
3. Progress review meetings

Improving quality and developing practice

• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
• Attend Department Meetings, Team Meetings and any other meetings relevant to the role and / or training and development requirements.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.
• Promote equality at all times and respect privacy and confidentiality, acting appropriately and professionally upon any sensitive information in accordance with Trust Policy.

Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions

• Frequent concentration required on complex issues where complete accuracy is imperative within tight deadlines, despite regular interruptions.
• Ability to manage own workload within a complex and pressurised environment, maintaining a professional attitude and sound judgement in the face of changing demands and priorities.
• Remaining upbeat and approachable, keeping an open mind and focusing on the material impact of changes and prioritising according to value and impact.

• Ensure accurate input of financial information to the ledger and associated systems
• Ensuring the accuracy and timely uploading of expenditure and other bulk journals to the ledger
• Assist in the preparation and input of budget and expenditure journals into the financial ledger and associated feeder systems
• Assist in the production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems
• Assist when required in the analysis and explanation of budget /expenditure/income variances
• Respond to queries around what may be sensitive, political and confidential issues
• Carry out general office admin tasks such ordering equipment, organising new starter packs etc
• Participate in the provision of Finance Training Programmes to Budget Holders and other non-finance staff
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
• Attend Department Meetings, Team Meetings and any other meetings releva nt to the role and / or training and development requirements
• Ability to manage own workload within a complex and pressurised environment, maintaining a professional attitude and sound judgement in the face of changing demands and prioritie