NVQ 5 / AAT Member / CCAB Certificate level accountancy qualification. Must be actively studying for CCAB qualification with a good examination record. Desirable criteria Good Clinical Practice Training (GCP) Personal Attributes Essential criteria Ability to work on own initiative
unsupervised Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands when conducting project financial reviews / bidding for grant funding Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately when under pressure Experience Essential criteria Experience /knowledge of NHS R&D funding mechanisms Experience of computerised financial systems Experience of finance systems including Costing
Invoicing and Debtors Experience working in NHS financial management and administrative office environment. Desirable criteria Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience of using VBA macros in MS Excel Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria Extensive experience of Microsoft Office programs including Excel
Access and Word Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills. Able to prioritise
investigate analyse
interpret and resolve a wide range of financial queries. Demonstrable experience of interpreting data & report writing. Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all people at all levels of the organisation Understanding of the NHS financial regime and the ability to extend this to R&D Ability to prepare and present financial information for a non-financial audience Desirable criteria Experience of using EDGE Knowledge of the regulatory approval process for clinical research Other Essential criteria Ability to travel between Trust sides and around East Lancashire and other venues as required Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Desirable criteria Ability to stay overnight at conferences