Support Accountant

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., The role includes management accounting with direct contact with budget holders, raising invoices, monitoring payments to suppliers, drafting management accounting reports, and support work on annual budget setting processes and forecasts., 1. To raise any invoices attributable to the assigned Business Unit(s).
2. To assist the Business Unit(s) in achieving its Better Payment Policy (BPP) targets, by reviewing reports and liaising with authorisers/suppliers to resolve any issues on a weekly basis.
3. To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required.
4. To undertake complex analysis of and provide commentary on the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
5. To assist in ensuring the Business Unit(s) meets its budget review compliance target by liaising with budget managers on a monthly basis.
6. To prepare internal recharges for the usage of temporary staff and other costs to be shared across Business Units.
7. To assist in preparation of returns to external bodies as required for review by the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner.
8. To assist in the production of accurate financial reports under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner for the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
9. To assist in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the assigned Business Unit(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable.
10. To assist staff within the Business Unit(s) when required to ensure that the Business Unit's financial affairs are conducted in accordance with the Trust's prevailing financial procedures and controls which are in operation.
Financial Accounting
1. To maintain financial controls including the Authorised Signatory Database and accounting hierarchy.
2. To issue budget statements to Budget Managers across the organisation in accordance with the monthly timetable.
3. To reconcile and clear suspense accounts in liaison with management accounting in line with monthly reporting timetables.
4. To liaise with payroll in order to identify salary overpayments and take appropriate action to ensure that monies are recovered in line with the Trust policy.
5. To deal with overpayments queries (which may be complex), investigating and providing advice to staff in order to facilitate payment.
6. To administer the financial arrangements of the Trust's car leasing, including preparation of P3's and coding of lease invoices.
7. To reconcile the Trust's balance sheet accounts for salary deductions, including lease cars.
8. To calculate and enter transactions for the Trust and charitable funds in the general ledger as required.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

The Finance Team at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for an active accounting student, or an individual who is interested in developing their experience in accounting and finance. Our ideal candidate is someone that is enthusiastic and has strong communication skills to join us as a Support Accountant. We are interested in anybody who has a passion for delivering excellent customer service, who wants to develop and wants to contribute to an organisation which delivers outstanding care to the people of Norfolk.
The Finance Team is strongly supportive of professional development and includes a high proportion of staff who are studying for professional exams. This role includes the opportunity to study towards a Level 7 professional accountancy qualification. The Trust makes use of the Apprentice Levy to support professional development and will provide the post holder with a dedicated study mentor. The Trust will also give the post holder access to a wealth of resources provided by Skills Development Network (SDN). The Trust is an accredited employer with AAT, ACCA (GOLD) and CIMA Training Provider.

Any candidate with relevant NVQ level 3 or AAT Level 3 (or below) will be considered and remunerated at Band 3 salary, starting at £22,816 per annum.
This role is a hybrid role, initial expectation is to work 3-4 days per week in the office, which will then be reviewed once candidate is up to speed.