Overview

Following internal promotion we are looking for an AAT Technician or part qualified accountant to join us in the role of Associate Finance Business Support at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a pivotal role supporting the Management Accounts Team, ensuring the Trust meets key financial objectives whilst delivering safe and sustainable services to patients. The post holder will work from home 2-3 days a week if they wish, with the remaining 2-3 days based in Barnstaple, Exeter, or a combination of both. An office-based arrangement every day can also be accommodated.

The post holder will deliver professional and timely financial and business support and be fully integrated with core activities within the organisation. The role also contributes to developing a culture of strong financial stewardship and control, promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the Trust’s business. This is an excellent opportunity to use and develop skills in a varied and busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and timely financial and business support to the Management Accounts Team.
• Assist in ensuring the Trust meets key financial objectives while delivering safe and sustainable services.
• Contribute to developing a culture of strong financial stewardship and control.
• Be fully integrated with core activities within the organisation.
• Collaborate to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the Trust’s business.

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant.
• Member of an accountancy organisation.
• Reliable and flexible to respond to changing demands of the service.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.

Working pattern

37.5 hours per week. The role offers flexible working options (home-based 2-3 days per week and/or office-based 2-3 days per week in Barnstaple or Exeter).

Contact

For further information please contact: Keil Brown, Associate Finance Business Partner, at keil.brown@nhs.net.

About the organisation

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and At Risk status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We support staff development and wellbeing, including potential funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, CPD, or rotational placements. We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days + bank holidays.
• Access to occupational health services and onsite wellbeing activities.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure; salary sacrifice options including nursery on-site in Exeter.
• Car lease schemes and NHS Pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.