Job summary
We are looking for an individual who enjoys a challenge, is innovative and would like to pursue a career in finance and accountancy. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate they share NICE's values, have a commitment to self-development and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, you will gain experience across all areas of finance including the core functions and transactions in financial accounts, delegated responsibility for providing financial support to a number of directorates in the Financial Planning and Analysis team and responsibility for the implementation of a change process or service development project.
The finance department within NICE is enthusiastic about staff development and career progression and the finance trainee scheme has been developed to support this ethos. In addition to developing real world experience, we also provide the trainee with the opportunity to study and work towards a chartered accountancy qualification. You will receive a fantastic study package which includes full financial support and study leave for tuition and exams.
This is a training role that provides the opportunity to work towards a fully funded qualification as an integral part of the role's development. The training and associated funding will be subject to a separate training agreement, which will set out the relevant terms and conditions
Main duties of the job
The Finance Trainees will support both Financial Accounts and Financial Management Teams developing specialist knowledge and skills required to underpin their studies whilst also providing quality accounting work, developing/maintaining reporting systems and processes ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the development, implementation and suggest improvements to internal policies and procedures.
- Promoting and lead financial awareness amongst staff across the Institute providing training as appropriate. Ensuring that awareness and promotion of the Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and financial procedures and to ensure NICE's business processes enable these to be adhered to.
- Lead on creating monthly directorate reporting packs.
- Analysing highly complex data and/or financial information using appropriate statistical methods and analytical tools.
- Lead on Treasury Management in line with NICE's policies and Managing Public Money principles.
- Promote value for money in the use of resources acquired through public spending to maximise the benefits to the organisation.
About us
NICE benefits include:
- Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
- Flexible Working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
- Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.
- Time to Recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Inclusive Staff Networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more - we celebrate diversity.
- Tailored Development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- AAT qualified Accounting Member working towards a professional accounting qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and associated Financial Regime
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with 3rd party providers e.g. a shared business service
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of Oracle and ESR
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work on different projects to meet deadlines which may be conflicting and act on own initiative.
Skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a finance role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
Floor 3, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester
Manchester
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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