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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-FAS-179
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Finance Department, Shrewsbury Business Park
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Finance Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust’s vision is to provide excellent care to the communities we serve and our Finance Team plays an integral part in supporting the Trust to achieve this.

The post holder will join a professional and friendly team that is committed to providing the best support to the Trusts departments with the ability to react and respond to issues that arise both quickly and confidently. A strong interest in developing staff and building highly functional teams is essential.

The successful applicant will be supported to successfully complete a level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship to include an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification.

*All applicants must meet the funding rules for an Apprenticeship scheme Please check the person specification within the job pack for full details of the eligibility criteria.*

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the teams in various duties including payments to suppliers, raising invoices, answering budget manager queries, reconciling control accounts and analysing data.  This practical experience across a wide range of financial services will provide an excellent foundation for a career in finance and the NHS.

Working for our organisation

The role is based within the financial management in SaTH, the team supports the five divisions with daily financial information, support and partnering to clinical and operational colleagues. The team prepare financial reports monthly, we lead on budget setting and forecasting, whilst supporting the efficiency delivery and the annual financial planning. Every day is provides exciting opportunities to develop and learn, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team with finance.

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Five grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs (or equivalent) including maths and english language
Desirable criteria
  • AAT level 2 qualified, an A level in accounting, or work experience in a finance department

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to carry out detailed financial calculations and analysis
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise workload to ensure financial timetables are met
  • Able to quickly and accurately input financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marie Raybould
Job title
Finance Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Any queries or questions please contact Marie Raybould on the above details. or telephone 01743 261000 extension 3065

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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