Assistant Finance Officer - Islington, United Kingdom - North Central London Integrated Care Board

North Central London Integrated Care Board
North Central London Integrated Care Board
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Islington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Key duties of the role Undertake financial information analysis as agreed with manager Contribute to effective information management within the team.

This includes detailed reconciliation of the ledger codes, posting journals onto the general ledger.

Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects to provide information/analyst advice and support and to maintain data collection systems for its effective use by the team Analyse and report on financial and activity data and monitor the processing of data and information Provide prompt and professional advice and support to NCL ICB staff including account codes, costings, finance process, HR establishment control, Interim recruitment control, spend analysis, assisting with payment processes, including training and supporting budget holders to resolve their own queries whenever possible.

Monitor budgets, liaise with the budget holders, analysing variances, reviewing transactions and calculate/upload accruals, prepayments and forecasts Distribution of monthly budget statements, followed up with meetings with budget holders in line with finance timetable, actioning any queries/requests following budget meetings in a timely and professional manner Prepare, post and seek approval for budget virements ensuring compliance with budget rules Undertake costings for services for internal and external use following an agreed methodology, ensuring that appropriate working papers are maintained Provide budget holder training on the Finance System (Oracle) Finance Ensure all relevant accounting adjustments are made during month end reporting and at the end of the financial year, ensuring that the timetable for closing both month end and the annual accounts is adhered to Support the annual budget setting process assist in maintaining audit trail and working papers, identifying cost pressures and efficiency savings Collate internal and external working papers and audit evidence as required Assist in ensuring the ICB fulfils its statutory financial obligations including the adoption and implementation of Standing Financial instructions and Standing Orders, providing advice to budget holders when necessary Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be delegated by the manager The post holder is expected to work at a level commensurate to the Financial Skills Development network competencies framework required to undertake this role.


Key priorities of the role NCL ICBs Finance Directorate is seeking a high performing, ambitious individual to deliver quality services working flexibly across the finance function.

Key working relationships The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including budget holders, other members of the finance team, and finance teams from other parts of the ICS Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICB, working with wider finance teams on all financial matters Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives to provide, information and analytical advice to strategic leads Work with members of the Team to develop and implement project data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to job manager, strategic lead/ strategic manager as appropriate Overview of the key essential criteria Please refer to the person specification section of the Job Description and also note the potholders is expected to work at a level commensurate with the Financial Skills Development network competencies framework required to undertake this role.

The post holder is required to have good technical abilities and excellent data manipulation and data analysis skills.

We expect all finance staff to be qualified (Band 8A upwards) or willing to work towards qualification (up to and including Band 7).

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