Job overview

To provide support to the member of the Finance and Performance department, working closely with the members of the department to ensure that the team provide a high level of financial support and performance management to the Trust.

Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts within set procedures generating timely and accurate information. This will include the preparation of accrual and prepayment journals to be processed on the account ledger.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be required to provide and receive routine information to and from the following:

• All areas of the Finance Team
• Other support services
• Budget holders at all levels throughout the Trust
• Trust employees

As part of the finance team:

·         Work closely with the finance team to provide assistance and support as required to ensure the timely and accurate production of financial reports for the Trust.

·         Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts within set procedures generating timely and accurate information. This will include the preparation of accrual and prepayment journals to be processed on the account ledger.

·         Manage the flow of non-purchase order invoices in the Trust to be authorised in a timely manner.

·         Liaise with SBS on invoice queries.

·         Raise sales ledger invoices.

·         Support preparation of the Trust cash flow forecast.

·         Process payment requests.

·         Assist finance in monthly reconciliation of the balance sheet.

·         Assist in the monthly reconciliation of the fixed asset.

·         Assist in reconciling monthly finance leases.

·         Assist with the processing of the Trust charitable funds.

·         Assist the Procurement Team in the data entry and processing of orders for goods and services as required to ensure the timely processing of data to meet the requirements of the Trust.

Assist in the financial year end

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other.  We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.  

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars. 

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK