Finance Assistant

The post holder will work cross functionally in the financial management team assisting in a delivery of a key business and financial management support to budget holders and managers. The role will support the Management Accountants in preparation and understanding of trends, assist financial management accounts preparation and implement controls and efficiencies around Care Group or Corporate Group expenditure.

Reporting to the Central Management Accountant for coordination of work load and Care Group or Corporate Group for delivery, the post holder will provide financial support both to the entire financial management department on a prioritised basis, this will include all Care Groups and the Corporate Group including Estates and Research. The role will involve providing support to budget holders and management accountants by maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledgers to ensure the robustness of the financial information provided.

To adopt a proactive and assertive approach when working with customers and finance colleagues.

• To interact in a positive and supportive relationship with budget holders, managers, customers and colleagues.
• The post will demand corporate awareness and the need for confidentiality and discretion.

In 2023/24 there were an estimated 600 million patient contacts within the NHS, equating to each person theoretically contacting NHS services 9 times per year. This is an opportunity to have an impact on how care is provided to yourself, friends, family and the local community.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work: With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation to deliver world class healthcare.

Development Opportunities: Access to ongoing training and professional development, where we endeavour to turn your job into a career!

Share your ideas: Dedicated platforms to share innovative and transformation ideas and success stories.

Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA+ or Disabled, with dedicated Networks and Events.

People First Recognition: NUH are passionate about recognising and rewarding achievements of Staff and Volunteers via our nominations and awards process.

Benefits: Option to be included in the NHS Pension scheme, have flexible working hours, participate in employee wellness activities, and obtain NHS discounts.

To support the divisional financial managers in preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual management and financial accounts.

To accurately prepare and input financial information such as budget and expenditure journals into the General Ledger.

To investigate and interpret information from the various feeder systems.

To undertake the analysis of income and expenditure budget reports, investigating queries and analysing detailed data to identify errors/discrepancies/variances, taking corrective action as required.

To maintain and reconcile a range of control and suspense accounts.

To calculate and raise sundry debtor requests, and investigate and resolve outstanding customer queries.

To provide costing information for the finance officers, deputy directorate finance managers or divisional finance managers and budget holders, as required.

To provide financial information to non-finance and finance colleagues as required.

To liaise directly and resolve enquiries from budget holders and non-finance colleagues.

To assist in the annual budget setting process.

To assist the monthly reconciliation of budgets and the maintenance of the current and recurrent budget position.