Job vacancy: Senior Finance Assistant - CHC, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Isle of Wight/Hampshire

Job summary

Main area: Finance
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 104-ICB-6346TG-C

Employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Apex or Omega House/Flexible
Town: Isle of Wight/Hampshire
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/12/2024 23:59

Senior Finance Assistant - CHC

NHS AfC: Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the detailed person specification and job description for further details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

AAT part qualified/studying towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
Previous knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including commissioning
Knowledge of the ICB reporting cycle

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Good communication skills Both oral and written and good interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative

Analytical

Essential criteria

Numerate with good analytical skills

Planning Skills

Essential criteria

Able to work to strict deadlines

Physical Skills

Essential criteria

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Other

Essential criteria

Used to working in a busy environment
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
Professional calm and efficient manner
Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

Please note the following before applying:

1. We reserve the right to amend the closing date based on the volume of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.

2. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

3. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. As an ICB, we value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

4. If you are successful and are joining from a non-NHS background, there will be an expectation that you will be engaged from the bottom of the pay band. If you would like to review the Agenda for Change pay scales in more detail and to view other benefits of working in the NHS, please visit the Agenda for Change website for further details.

5. New employees to the ICB will be subject to a probationary period of six months (some exemptions apply, please refer to the ICBs policy for full details).

We encourage and support our staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as this remains the best way to protect ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and patients from the virus.