Research Assistant Finance Business Partner in Wakefield

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Vocational Qualifications - part qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant (to Diploma level or above) OR at least 3 years' relevant financial experience.
• NHS finance manager experience.
• Experience of working with Research related finances and reporting systems.
• Can demonstrate experience with budget monitoring, costing and control, and evaluating competing financial options.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and large general ledger systems.
• Ability to prioritise, manage and generate own and team workload within a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment, dealing with constant interruptions and competing demands.
• Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with senior management and budget holders.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. As an inclusive organisation, we welcome applicants irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experience from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the 'Disability Confident Scheme'.

Salary Information

Salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro-rata basis if the vacancy is part-time. For zero-hours/bank worker positions, this is calculated on an hourly basis. Certain benefits may differ for zero hours (bank) workers, including annual leave entitlement which is calculated in line with Working Time Directive regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently, the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.

Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.

Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. Please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications is monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Our values underpin everything we do and how we do it: Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement.