This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
As part of the Financial Management team, you will support routine financial reporting and forecasting, budgetary control, workforce system maintenance, and general ledger updates.
You will support assigned Assistant Business Unit Accountants in supporting a designated service portfolio on financial matters, whilst functioning within the main Financial Management role.
You will develop and maintain working relationships with other members of staff within the different finance sections to ensure an effective and efficient service provision.
- Keep senior finance staff informed of key issues.
- Support monthly reporting of income and expenditure and provide basic ledger reports.
- Assist with analysing routine budget variances.
- Process standard ledger journal adjustments (accruals, prepayments, etc.).
- Support with budget setting, in year amendments, and maintain audit records.
- Support with financial forecasting, reporting, and costing information.
- Help maintain workforce and payroll systems, including ESR data accuracy and reconciliations.
- Assist with financial queries, invoicing, and control account reconciliations.
- Work collaboratively to ensure high-quality financial services and continuous improvement.
- Maintain documentation, comply with policies, and support service changes.
- Undertake ongoing professional development and training.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
Please find enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to obtain a detailed job description and understand the main responsibilities of this role.
We can offer you:
- An annual salary of up to £27,476 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
- 35-41 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development training
- NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
- Wellbeing support, such as MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
- Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
- Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more!
