Finance Business Support Assistant

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role As a Finance Business Support Assistant, you will be part of a team working under the Finance Directorate, supporting other Divisions in various accounting and financial tasks. Your key responsibilities will include: Inputting monthly journals such as accruals and prepayments. Correcting payroll and expenditure coding errors. Assisting in producing monthly reports and ensuring reconciliations are completed according to financial schedules. Supporting divisional finance staff in dealing with budgetary queries, investigating, and resolving financial issues. Handling recharges to other NHS bodies and external organisations and resolving any related queries. Assisting in coding invoices and goods received notes, maintaining the local pay budget system, and preparing and reconciling budget changes. Your role will also involve maintaining key financial structures within the accounting system (Unit 4) and providing ad-hoc financial reports and spreadsheets as required. The successful candidate will bring excellent organisational skills, the ability to handle multiple responsibilities, and a strong foundation in finance, supported by qualifications such as AAT or equivalent experience. Location: You will be based at either Newcourt House in Exeter or Devonshire House in Barnstaple but may be required to travel between sites as needed. We work in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of two days in the office. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to succeed in this role. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to work in a supportive environment where your work has a direct impact on healthcare services, wed love to hear from you! Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Interview Date: To be confirmed This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. For further information please contact: Carla Pullin, Senior Divisional Management Accountant on [email protected] or Megan French, Project Accountant on [email protected]. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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