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An opportunity has arisen to join our Finance team based in Assynt House as a Management Accounting Assistant.
The post holder should be either studying towards, or already possess, an accounting qualification such as HNC, HND, AAT, or have a minimum of two years experience in NHS Finance. The post holder will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the accruals / prepayments concept, understanding of budgets, and variance analysis.
The post holder will support the Divisional Accountant with the provision of comprehensive and accurate financial management support for the West. The post holder is required to have ownership for the accuracy of the financial ledger.
The post holder will ensure that financial information is processed in accordance with recognised procedures providing information for monthly reporting and monitoring within reporting deadlines.
The post holder will investigate financial enquiries of varying complexity, and will provide accurate information, support and advice where required.
Requires knowledge and experience of a Financial Management System, i.e. eFinancials, Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel and Word, with an understanding of other software such as Business Objects. The Post holder will be required to regularly use excel spreadsheets standard to the department and be required to design and produce their own unique spreadsheets. These may be shared with other staff and so must be logical and concise.
The post holder will be required to provide training and share knowledge and experience on an on-going basis with new and existing colleagues.
Please be aware that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.
Informal enquiries to Emily Hamilton; email: emily.hamilton3@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.