Finance Support Officer - Capital

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join the regional capital hub. Working within a small team of six, the successful applicant will provide specialised capital support to all NHS organisations within the South West, whilst also monitoring capital expenditure within the region.
This role will be key to allowing the team to develop and strive towards offering a service focused on continuous improvement.
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as the post will support the processing of data, using Pivot tables and formula, as well as supporting in the production of PowerPoint slides, and managing shared mailboxes.
Experience of Oracle would also be an advantage, however training can be provided on the financial system.
In addition to supporting month end tasks and adhoc duties, the post holder will be required to provide administrative support, undertaking such tasks as setting up meetings and preparing paperwork.
The team has a progressive hierarchy and as such the successful post holder may find opportunities to develop in the future. Training and support towards a professional accountancy qualification may be considered alongside this role.
The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 40% of their time in person at either the Bristol or Taunton office bases. Interviews for this post will be held in person at the Taunton office base., The role supports the business in ensuring the maximisation of capital funding within the South West region. In particular, the postholder will;
+ Support the capital team to track and monitor capital expenditure to enable accurate month end and year end monitoring and reporting.
+ Support the team to build effective relationships across region, national and the region's seven integrated care systems and their constituent provider NHS trusts.
+ Produce performance management information as required to allow the team to critically analyse trends, variances and identify associated risks.
+ Participate in capital year end, which may involve following up outstanding issues with Systems/Trusts.
+ Support the Finance Manager and other Capital colleagues in the preparation of data, business case admin, arrangement of meetings, etc.
+ Support with ensuring robust document management by providing support on financial processes, systems and procedures, and maintain an appropriate file structure.
+ Any other reasonable finance or admin tasks, generally using Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook.
+ Day to day responsibility for overseeing the shared inbox and management of emails.
+ Create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
Any other reasonable duties requested by the Finance Manager - Capital or Senior Finance Team., + Completing the month end process for commissioner capital, including preparation and processing of some journals in line with the month end timetable.
+ Raising Purchase Orders as required.
+ Processing monthly data received from the Provider Finance Returns into the regional data pack.
+ Assisting the relevant Capital Training lead in maintaining records.
+ Ensuring the central capital mailbox is monitored on a daily basis, with emails flagged to the relevant members of the capital team.
+ Arranging meetings in line with requests, with papers prepared as necessary.
+ Adhoc finance and administrative duties as required to support the team.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
+ Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
+ Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
+ Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
+ Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
+ Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
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