Finance Assistant - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for a Finance Assistant to sit under the System Accountant.

The post covers all Finance System related duties with Harrogate and District Foundation Trust and the post holder will be working in a small team within the trust.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

Provide support to the Finance System Accountant and facilitate the production of a variety of information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.

To support other members of the team in the use of the system, providing training and developing training documents.

To challenge the status quo in order to advise, propose and implement changes in systems for financial control and financial management.

To look after the up keep of the Oracle Financial System and Planning and Budgeting Cloud System.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Provide support to the Finance System Accountant and facilitate the production of a variety of information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.

To manage HDFT chart of accounts, input interface journals, update the approval Hierarchy and keep the authorisation signature list up to date.

Keep the monthly budget reports updated in a timely manner and updated in line with the current Trust procedures and analyse any discrepancies.

To ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.

To lead on in house systems training and associated guidance for users.

To work as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team to ensure all operational and project work is completed within given deadlines in the most efficient manner.

There will be time where you will be required to work on your own and use your initiative to ensure best practise for the Trust.