EFCD Finance Officer Full Time NEW

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:

• Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• University Hospital Southampton & UHS subsidiaries
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Main duties of the job

Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge? UHS Estates Limited have an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, forward-thinking team as a Finance Assistant to the Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) teams.

Role Overview

The role is 1 of 3 Finance Assistants and sits within the Compliance and Business Unit, supporting colleagues across EFCD. Key tasks include, but are not limited to, raising Purchase Orders, receipting invoices, and completing procurement documentation.

What We Offer

• An open, inclusive culture within the team and across the organisation.
• UEL has a dedicated training team that can support you with development opportunities.
• Options to work flexibly, including some home-working.

Working for our organisation

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of hospital buildings, as well as soft facilities management and the provision of essential equipment, consumables, and materials.

Employee Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than in London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and

Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide financial assistance to support EFCD management
• Provide accurate reporting and variance analysis
• Maintain key working relationships across the department and with external suppliers/contractors to maintain clear communication on behalf of the department

You Will

What we’re looking for

• Have previous experience working with a range of financial and budget transactions (£25M-£45M/annum).
• Be able to understand and question financial matters.
• Have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and be able to communicate at different levels.
• Have a proactive approach to managing workloads with the flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Have a high standard of IT skill, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• A Level (C & Above) BTEC/NVQ Level 4 / Diploma or HNC in relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Advanced IT Skills Qualification or equivalent experience
• AAT accounting qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of working with a wide range of finance transactions, demonstrating an ability to understand how to understand, process and question financial matters
• Experience of working with service managers and handling questions regarding financial matters
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
• Experience of producing management information / financial reports manipulating data gathered from a variety of sources.
• Experience investigating and resolving variances

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience working in an NHS environment
• Experience using Oracle Finance System

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together