{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssociate Finance Officer with Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, Devon\n\n Youll be working in a team to support key financial operations across the Clinical Specialist Services (CSS) Care Group. Based in either Exeter or Barnstaple, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, contributing to the smooth running of financial systems, and supporting the broader finance team in achieving its goals. This is a great opportunity to utilise your financial skills within a leading healthcare organisation and one of the largest employers in Devon, offering opportunities for growth, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference to patient care. For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role As an Associate Finance Officer, you will be part of a team working under the Finance Directorate, supporting the Clinical Specialist Services Care Group in various accounting and financial tasks. Working with the CSS Business Partnering team, your key responsibilities will include: Providing ongoing financial support to budget holders, monitoring and analysing their expense and income against budgets. Working closely with budget holders to monitor their staffing whole time equivalents (WTEs) against budgeted establishment. Producing detailed monthly budget statements, summaries and variance reports. Ensuring that all necessary accruals/prepayments are calculated and posted to the finance ledger. Investigation and analysis of monthly variances between budgeted and actual income and expenditure. Working closely with the CSS Business Partnering team to ensure all financial risks are appropriately identified and reported to the Finance Business Partner. Your role will also involve attending relevant Business Partnering Committees and Sub Committees, which include working collaboratively to improve processes and share knowledge and best practice. As a qualified Accounting Technician or with equivalent experience, the successful candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, and be adept at handling multiple responsibilities and deadlines. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to work in a supportive environment where your work has a direct impact on healthcare services, wed love to hear from you! Location: You will be based at either Newcourt House in Exeter or Devonshire House in Barnstaple (whichever you prefer) but may be required to travel between sites as needed. We work in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of two days in the office. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 For further information please contact: Alice McLaren, Finance Business Support Officer on alice.mclaren@nhs.net; Steve Holland, Finance Business Partner on steve.holland@nhs.net; or Steve Greenslade, Head of Clinical Business Partnering and Reporting on steven.greenslade@nhs.net. 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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 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 Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. "}