Assistant Accountant

An opportunity has arisen with the Central Finance team for an Assistant Accountant. The primary objectives of the role are to support delivery of accurate, reliable and timely financial information to the Inpatient Care Group and to support the quality of the financial ledger and reporting requirements of the Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to support and contribute to the development of the Central Finance Team. The successful applicant will have relevant finance experience and a high standard of excel knowledge. The postholder will be expected to provide a financial support, information and advice service to budget holders.
The post will be based at Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
The post is subject to the Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook., Support the Central Finance Team in providing a high quality financial management service.
Organise, co-ordinate, input and manipulate data within the computerised accounting system. Take a lead on development of the financial reporting system.
Act as representative for Trust on Oracle network forums.
Assist in the quality co-ordination and completion of financial reports to meet statutory and other deadlines.
Assist in the production of annual budgets, taking a lead on the technical processes involved in this.
Analyse complex financial trends and compile forecasts of income and expenditure.
Investigate queries and provide advice, support and training to managers
To ensure that financial controls are maintained with SFI's and governance guidelines.
Ensure all general ledger input is correctly coded and reported.
Reconciling sub ledgers to general ledger.
To contribute to the continuous review and improvement of financial procedures to drive efficiency and quality.
Support production of information required for internal and external audit review.
Line Management of Management Accounts Assistant

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW)., We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?