Finance Assistant

Job summary We have a permanent opportunity for the post of finance assistant in the Commissioning Finance Team.
The specific purpose of the role is to provide general support to the finance team and accurate financial data and information relating to the services that are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB).
In the role, you will support business partners by providing financial modelling and forecasts and you will be responsible for coding and processing invoices.
This role will be based in Bodmin or Truro.
We offer the flexibility of hybrid working to suit the requirement of the role and the team.
Main duties of the job All roles in the integrated care board (ICB) share a common purpose and responsibility to meet the four core purposes of integrated care systems (ICS); to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; to tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access; to enhance productivity and value for money and to help the National Health Service (NHS) support broader social and economic development.
The specific purpose of the role is to provide general support to the finance team and accurate financial data and information relating to the services that are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB).
In the role, you will support business partners by providing financial modelling and forecasts and you will be responsible for coding and processing invoices.
About us NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of our communities, managing the NHS budget, and arranging for the provision of joined up health services which improve the lives of people who live and work in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly By collaborating as an integrated care system (ICS) our health and care organisations can tackle complex challenges, including: improving the health of children and young people supporting people to stay well and independent acting sooner to help those with preventable conditions supporting those with long-term conditions or mental health issues caring for those with multiple needs as populations age getting the best from collective resources so people get care as quickly as possible.
Working with us We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and are always keen to hear from people who would like to work with us.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability or long-term health condition, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, faith, sex, sexuality or veteran status.
We are looking for people whose personal values and behaviours align with the NHS values outlined in theNHS Constitutionand our ownvalues and behaviours.
Job description Job responsibilities Role responsibilities and accountabilities: To develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the finance team, the wider ICB environment and a range of stakeholders, including the finance teams in other NHS organisations To liaise with budget holders to ensure that invoices are processed promptly and accurately coded To analyse, investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
Assisting the finance business partners in reporting ICB financial position and resolve any queries.
To ensure that systems and processes are in place to maintain sound financial management and accurate performance reporting within area of responsibility.
To undertake routine financial duties such as the preparing of journals and budget virements.
To support the calculation of monthly accruals and prepayments to ensure that the reported position is an accurate representation of the ICBs financial commitments.
To assist in the interpretation of the monitoring reports sent by provider trusts, highlighting variances and trends.
To assist in the debtor/creditor agreement processes liaising with internal and external commissioning and finance staff to monitor and resolve disputed invoices Develop and maintain professional working relationship with the ICBs service providers (eg general practice, Cornwall Council, Voluntary sector, other non-NHS providers) To assist with audit queries and preparation of year end accounts.
To assist with financial modelling to support and facilitate cost improvement and investment plans.
Provide support to the finance business partners in the preparation of statutory financial proformas To assist finance business partners in budget holder training Investigation and analysis of expenditure and income.
Maintenance of complex spreadsheet data.
Analyse and interpret provider invoices received via the finance system against the patient database and resolve or escalate any queries.
To assist in the development of processes and procedures Provide support for ad hoc projects as required To implement policies and suggest changes to policy/practices to improve efficiency Assisting senior members of the finance team by performing ad-hoc duties as required Manage own work to deliver agreed programmes on time and in full Ensure that confidentiality and security standards are met at all times To be proactive in the development and continuous improvement of the role About you Requirements for the role Qualifications, training and professional membership AAT Intermediate Level or relevant experience in finance Personal values Demonstrates alignment with the NHS values, delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, Nolan principles.
Able to demonstrate compassion in the workplace with a track record of active challenge to support improvements in equality, diversity, inclusion, and/or social justice.
Demonstrates the living values of openness and integrity, contributing to cultures where this thrives.
Committed to continuing professional development, actively developing and supporting a continuous learning culture.
Demonstrates behaviours that support innovation and transformation Experience Relevant experience of working in a large organisation Experience in maintaining and preparing computerised financial records Knowledge of computerised finance systems and packages and application of the chart of accounts A good standard of Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience in Microsoft Word Skills and knowledge Essential skills Use of computerised financial software Ability to use and maintain spreadsheets Able to understand interpret and manage Financial data Strong analytical and numerical skills Good attention to detail and accuracy Able to work independently or as part of a team Able to use own initiative with supervisor available for reference, take on unscheduled tasks, work under pressure to meet sometimes demanding deadlines Able to plan tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload and/or interruptions To be able to deliver work to tight deadlines Good customer relations skills Good keyboard skills.
Able to create reports Desirable skills Experience of Oracle Accounting software Experience of dealing with NHS Shared Business Services Are you looking for your next challenge where no two days are the same?
Do you want to be part of a developing and supportive team?
This role has a varied portfolio of work, supporting programme managers on a wide range of projects across the health and care system, acting independently, managing multiple projects and business tasks and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
Person Specification Personal Values Essential .
Demonstrates alignment with the NHS values, delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, Nolan principles.
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Able to demonstrate compassion in the workplace with a track record of active challenge to support improvements in equality, diversity, inclusion, and/or social justice.
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Demonstrates the living values of openness and integrity, contributing to cultures where this thrives.
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Committed to continuing professional development, actively developing and supporting a continuous learning culture.
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Demonstrates behaviours that support innovation and transformation Experience Essential .
Relevant experience of working in a large organisation .
Experience in maintaining and preparing computerised financial records .
Knowledge of computerised finance systems and packages and application of the chart of accounts .
A good standard of Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience in Microsoft Word Qualifications Essential .
AAT Intermediate Level or relevant experience in finance Skills and Knowledge Essential .
Use of computerised financial software .
Ability to use and maintain spreadsheets .
Able to understand interpret and manage Financial data .
Strong analytical and numerical skills .
Good attention to detail and accuracy .
Able to work independently or as part of a team .
Able to use own initiative with supervisor available for reference, take on unscheduled tasks, work under pressure to meet sometimes demanding deadlines .
Able to plan tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload and/or interruptions .
To be able to deliver work to tight deadlines .
Good "customer relations" skills .
Good keyboard skills.
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Able to create reports Desirable .
Experience of Oracle Accounting software .
Experience of dealing with NHS Shared Business Services