Job Description

DSFS Ltd based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are looking to recruit into the role of Assistant Management Accountant. This is a key role within the broader finance team and operates within a team of Assistant Accountants supporting the functioning and delivery of high quality financial information and reporting.This role will work closely with the Divisional Management Accountant with the primary aim of preparing monthly management accounts for their designated Division, in addition to engaging with operational team members to discuss budgets, establishments and ongoing developments across the service. Further duties and responsibilities are listed below.Hybrid working is currently available for this role, once initial induction is completed, in addition to access to our flexi-time policy.For any further information with regards to the role or the wider team please use the contact details below.Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be consideredMain duties of the job

• Assist in the preparation and updating of divisional income and expenditure budgets.
• Identify, monitor and investigate variances and input journals relating to expenditure and income.
• Ensure payroll amendments and details held in the payroll system agree with establishment reports.
• Hold monthly meetings with Budget Mangers to review the staffing establishment and budget variances.
• Raise sales invoices and assist with collection of outstanding debt.
• Respond to ad-hoc queries raised by the division, including the costing of development proposals.
• Carry out month-end and year-end budget reconciliations.
• Complete monthly control account reviews.
• Assist with the bi-annual check of the Asset Register.
• Write and maintain desktop procedures.
• Assist with the provision of training for finance and non-finance staff.
• Provide support in conjunction with other Assistant Accountants to ensure continuation of service in respect to all areas of responsibility.
• Carry out administrative and other duties as may be required.

About usDerbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.DSFS has just under 1000 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.DetailsDate posted16 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Starting from xc2xa323,254 or xc2xa325,076 dependent on qualificationsContractFixed termDuration15 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number166-DSFS-7144898Job locationsDSFS Ltd - Chesterfield Royal HospitalTop Road, CalowChesterfieldS44 5BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Achieved 5 GCSE's including Maths and English
• Studying AAT

Desirable

• AAT Qualification
• Studying towards a CCAB qualification
• Degree level education

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant experience of computerised financial applications
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience of working effectively in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience within NHS finance
• Management and/or Financial Accounts experience

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Excellent IT skills including advanced spread sheet techniques
• Proven ability to prioritise workload
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of financial information
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative

Desirable

• Good understanding of current NHS issues
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal AttributesEssential

• Team Worker
• Proactive
• Motivated to work in the NHS
• Caring
• Confident with a positive attitude
• Professional work approach

Demonstrates DSFS and Trust ValuesEssential

• Responsive - Reliable - Resourceful - Respectful

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Achieved 5 GCSE's including Maths and English
• Studying AAT

Desirable

• AAT Qualification
• Studying towards a CCAB qualification
• Degree level education

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant experience of computerised financial applications
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience of working effectively in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience within NHS finance
• Management and/or Financial Accounts experience

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Excellent IT skills including advanced spread sheet techniques
• Proven ability to prioritise workload
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of financial information
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative

Desirable

• Good understanding of current NHS issues
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal AttributesEssential

• Team Worker
• Proactive
• Motivated to work in the NHS
• Caring
• Confident with a positive attitude
• Professional work approach

Demonstrates DSFS and Trust ValuesEssential

• Responsive - Reliable - Resourceful - Respectful

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