Finance Assistant (CHC, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities/Autism)

This role supports the financial management of

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Services within the Integrated Care Board. Key

duties include processing and validating invoices, journals, budget adjustments

and other transactions; supporting month-end reporting and annual accounts; and

providing financial information and advice to budget managers and stakeholders

using Microsoft Office, Oracle, Broadcare and QA.

The postholder maintains accurate financial

records, undertakes routine variance analysis and explains differences between

actual and planned expenditure, ensuring compliance with organisational and

accounting standards.

Working with the Senior Finance Manager, they

monitor and report on the CHC budget, make timely payments to care providers,

and respond to payment and refund queries from providers and patients.

The role also provides management accounting

support to CHC commissioning and contracting teams by resolving financial

issues, correcting budget and payment errors, and maintaining compliance with

financial policies, governance requirements and statutory regulations.

responsibilities include maintaining audit-ready working papers, supporting

governance processes and completing finance administration. The postholder

requires strong financial and analytical skills, attention to detail, effective

communication, problem-solving ability, knowledge of NHS financial procedures

and the ability to work independently.

Processing of invoices for payment for packages of care

Month end Reporting for Team responsible areas

Annual financial management duties to support the production of Annual Accounts

Reporting of financial information as required to budget managers

Responding to routine queries from stakeholders

Application of Microsoft Office suite and other applications such as Oracle ledger

Please refer to the full job description attached

Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board

(ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to

support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place

to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.

As an employee, you will demonstrate our system values, champion

inclusion and help address health inequalities so everyone can thrive. In

return, the ICB offers a supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with

opportunities to develop and work with partners to deliver meaningful change.

The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects the population

of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote equality, diversity

and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role

criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual

orientation.

The ICB is a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome

applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who

meet the essential criteria.

Employees formally notified that they are at

risk of redundancy within the organisation will receive priority consideration

for this vacancy if they meet the roles essential requirements. This supports

redeployment and helps minimise compulsory redundancies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential: - A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Personal Qualities

Autonomy

Essential: - Ability to work to own initiative and maintain a high level of organisation

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of ordering equipment and services; - Experience of working in NHS finance; - Understanding of Data Protection legislation

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience

Skills and Abilities