Assistant Finance Analyst Full Time

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About us

Based in the heart of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent, in the One Smithfield office building, we are responsible for commissioning most of the healthcare for the people of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Analyst to provide financial support services as part of our wider Finance Team. The role will be responsible for ensuring that invoices are verified and processed, and that both Acute and Private Sector providers are paid in line with their agreed contractual terms and conditions.

Key areas of responsibility

• Providing support to the Senior Finance Analyst to deliver financial information as part of the month end reporting to assist CCGs to successfully manage their financial position in accordance with an agreed timetable.
• Responsibility for the production of accountable areas of CCG monthly reporting, producing working papers including accruals, prepayments and recharges to agree the year to date position and a forecast outturn for presentation and discussion with CCG colleagues.
• Assisting with financial returns and annual accounts.

You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of raising queries and playing a key role in resolution processes. Your key skills will be to work co-operatively and proactively with other members of the finance team to ensure common standards of accounting practices are maintained within the department.

In the role, you will be supported by a team of experienced Finance professionals who will provide the successful applicant with mentoring and sound expert advice.

What we can offer

Full induction process, up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, family friendly working patterns, child care vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, and access to training and development opportunities.

All new staff joining the CCGs will be subject to a 6 month Probation period.

The CCGs offices are conveniently located for good train and road links, from Birmingham and Manchester.

For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Tomkins, Deputy Chief Finance Officer on 01782 298271 or Email: Adrian.Tomkins@northstaffs.nhs.uk

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