Job summary
What is the Job?
If you are highly motivated, analytical, and are interested in a role that can make a difference, the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) have the opportunity for you! We are looking for an Accountancy Officer/Assistant Financial Analyst to join a specialist team that manages a wide range of financial accounting and financial assurance requirements for the Scheme. The role is a perfect step up into a rewarding career with the NHS and widening your knowledge and experience with Government and NHS finance.
If you are confident with using technology to design bespoke financial reports, working analytically, and challenging yourself then this is the role for you. The role provides support for the team’s delivery of objectives, and your experience with large amounts of data and delivering process improvements will be key for this. You will be a self-starter, wants a challenge and is keen to learn all aspects of the vast scope of work the team does.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
What will you do?
We are looking for people who are analytical and methodical in their approach to work and are working towards or who are full AAT qualified.
You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills and knowledge:
- Advanced IT application skills (MS Excel in particular)
- High levels of accuracy and concentration in all aspects of work
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in a finance department
- Experience of integrated finance systems, financial reconciliation, and monitoring processes
- Analysis of large volumes of data
What do we offer?
- 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
- Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
- Flexi time
- Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
- Career development
- Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
- Excellent pension
- NHS Car lease scheme
- Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
About us
At the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) we deliver a range of essential national services to NHS organisations and contractors, patients and the public.
You may already be using some of our services. Do you have a prescription pre-payment certificate? Perhaps you found this vacancy through NHS Jobs? We’re behind these, and much more.
Being one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, our values are to be Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We CARE about what we do and support each other in achieving our objectives.
Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. With wellbeing and inclusion central to our ethos, our BAME, Disability and Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Armed Forces and Women’s networks help our colleagues to be their authentic selves at work.
We value and respect the diversity of our colleagues and are committed to being a flexible employer. We are proud to offer flexible working opportunities. Whether you’re interested in hybrid working, working from home, flexible hours or job sharing, apply today and we can discuss available options with you at the interview stage.
We are the NHS delivering for the NHS.
Visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/work-with-usand start your career with us.
Date posted
28 February 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£23,949 to £26,282 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
914-BSA3815-A
Job locations
Hesketh House
200-220 Broadway
Fleetwood
FY7 8LG