Associate Finance Business Support Officer

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider seeks an Associate Finance Business Support Officer in Exeter. This role involves supporting key financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to financial systems within the Trust. The ideal candidate will be an AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant, with reliability and flexibility to adapt to service demands. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in patient care while benefiting from numerous professional growth opportunities. Full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave, rising to 33

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Employee discounts on shopping and leisure

Flexible working schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant needed.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
• Candidate must be reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support key financial operations across NHS Divisions.
• Ensure financial accuracy and smooth running of systems.
• Deliver professional financial and business support.

Skills

AAT Technician

Part Qualified Accountant

Reliability

Flexibility

Financial accuracy

Education

AAT qualification or part qualified accounting equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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

This is an integral role in providing support to the Business Partnering Division, enabling the Trust to meet key financial objectives whilst delivering safe and sustainable services to our patients.

The successful candidate will work with finance colleagues across all areas as well as with non-financial colleagues within their direct reporting area.

Main Duties of the Job

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

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 185‑579‑12211
• Job locations: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

Job description & responsibilities

You’ll be working in a team to support key financial operations across various NHS Divisions. 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 develop 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.

We are looking for an AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant to join us in the role of Associate Finance Business Support Officer at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

The post holder will also contribute to developing a culture of strong financial stewardship and control within the Trust, promoting the need for economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the Trust’s business.

Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be a qualified AAT Technician or Part Qualified Accountant and a member of their accountancy organisation, be reliable and flexible to respond to changing demands of the service.

We work in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of two days in the office. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to succeed in this role.

The role may close early if we have received sufficient applications. Apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

Working pattern: Full Time – 37.5hrs per week.

Interview Information

Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th February.

For further information please contact: Megan French, Associate Finance Business Partner – [e-mail] or Nigel Blacker, Finance Business Partner – [e-mail].

Health‑care & EEO

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.

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 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 will 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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