Associate Finance Business Support Officer

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking an Associate Finance Business Support Officer to provide essential financial support across various divisions. You will engage in accounting tasks, develop cost-effective practices, and help promote a culture of financial stewardship within the organisation. The role operates in a hybrid environment, with opportunities for career development and extensive employee benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Career development support

Flexible working schemes

Paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

National discount services

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant and member of an accountancy organisation.
• Reliable and flexible, able to respond to changing demands.
• Previous NHS experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support other divisions in accounting and financial tasks.
• Deliver professional and timely financial and business support.
• Integrate fully with the core financial activities of the organisation.
• Contribute to a culture of financial stewardship and control.
• Respond to changing demands of the service with reliability and flexibility.
• Collaborate with the Business Partnering Division and other teams.

Skills

Qualified AAT Technician

Part Qualified Accountant

Reliable

Flexible

NHS experience

Job description

Job Summary

Join our NHS Finance team as an Associate Finance Business Support Officer.

About the Role

As an Associate Finance Business Support Officer, you will be part of a team working under the Business Partnering Division, supporting other divisions in various accounting and financial tasks. The post holder will deliver professional and timely financial and business support and be fully integrated with the core activities within the organisation. You will contribute to developing a culture of strong financial stewardship and control within the Trust, promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the Trust’s business. This role represents an excellent opportunity to use and develop your skills within a varied and busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support other divisions in accounting and financial tasks.
• Deliver professional and timely financial and business support.
• Integrate fully with the core financial activities of the organisation.
• Contribute to a culture of financial stewardship and control.
• Respond to changing demands of the service with reliability and flexibility.
• Collaborate with the Business Partnering Division and other teams as required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualified AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant and member of an accountancy organisation.
• Essential: Reliable and flexible, able to respond to changing demands.
• Desired: Previous NHS experience.

Location

You will be based at either Newcourt House in Exeter or Devonshire House in Barnstaple, with possible inter‑site travel. The role operates in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of two days in the office.

Working Pattern

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract Details

Fixed‑term contract of 8 months. Two separate roles exist: one ending 01/07/2026, the other ending 14/11/2026.

Benefits

• Career development support – funding for care certificates, degrees or leadership qualifications, and CPD opportunities.
• Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
• Paid annual leave: 27 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days (plus bank holidays).
• Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure, and technology and home appliance purchases.
• National discount services (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts).
• Salary sacrifice options, including nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• One of the UK’s most generous NHS Pension schemes.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

EEO and Diversity Statement

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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Newcourt House, Newcourt Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7JQ

Devonshire House, 1st Floor, Riverside Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SW

Website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

Contact

Megan French, Associate Finance Business Partner – [e-mail]