Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 To work as part of a team alongside other clerical staff within the department and to be part of a wider multidisciplinary team delivering a high-quality service to other staff and patients, covering for colleague as required.

  Dealing with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, taking messages and passing to appropriate team members in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with other members of the finance department. This is essential for the department to meet the monthly timetable and ascertain the requirements of the finance managers.

 Required to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all budget holders, communicating effectively at all levels of the Trust to provide advice to both financial and non-financial users. To assist in the provision of Income & Expenditure statements to budget managers. This includes meeting current timetables and providing exception reports for variances.

 To assist finance staff in providing prompt and professional advice to budget holders.

 To receive and discuss financial information with non-financial staff

  Required to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all budget holders, communicating effectively at all levels of the Trust to provide advice to both financial and non-financial users.

  Co-operate with budget holders to obtain and understand key expenditure information. This requires positive communication skills to form a good working relationship.

  Attend meetings as required.

  To understand the Trusts statutory financial obligations, including the adoption and implementation of Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders

To ensure that confidentiality is strictly adhered to in line with legislation and Trust policies and procedures 

 Ensure that all data is stored, used and shared in accordance with Trust procedures and protocols and the Data Protection Act, and that confidentiality is always maintained.

To undertake training as required and agreed with the mentor, supervisor and external assessor and complete competencies relevant to the work area / department.

 Clerical tasks as required i.e., typing, photocopying, sorting post, answering the telephone, etc. to support team members. Be aware of and comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures as appropriate for the role.    

Following training the supervisor may require you to cover or support other colleagues during absences/annual/sick leave etc.

Always promote equality and respect privacy and confidentiality, acting appropriately and professionally upon any sensitive information in accordance with Trust policy

To participate fully in personal appraisal and development review process.

To be flexible, with the ability to alter activities and priorities as the need arises

Undertake any other appropriate duties, commensurate with the role as required at the request of your supervisor

Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas