Band 4 Financial Management Assistant

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Calthorpe Fields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 4 Financial Management Assistant. Based at Regent Court, Edgbaston, the role supports monthly management information production and journal postings to reflect the financial position.

The post requires good communication, teamwork and MS Office experience. Travel between sites is required; full training will be provided. Closing date 01 November 2026. Contact Randeep Tatter for information.

Qualifications

• Experience using MS Office packages and working with computerised ledger systems is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to study towards CCAB equivalent qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).

Responsibilities

• Support the production of monthly management information using the Trust's financial systems.
• Post accounting journals to reflect the financial position across Trust sites.
• Assist in delivering a complete set of draft accounts for monthly review and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly with managers, nurses, customers and suppliers.

Skills

MS Office

Education

3 A Levels or Degree (2.2) or AAT (Level 3) or equivalent

Tools

Computerised ledger systems

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Financial Management Assistant

The closing date is 01 November 2026

The Research, Development & Innovation Finance Team at UHBFT are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, professional individual who thrives on a challenge. The ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and have good communication skills is paramount for this role. Experience of MS Office packages and working with computerised ledger systems is also required for this role.

UHB (University Hospitals Birmingham) NHS Foundation Trust runs Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull and the world renowned Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Our 22,000 employees deliver care to more than 2 million patients every year. Our values are to be Kind, Connected and Bold.

The role will provide a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is looking for further development in their finance careers. Full training and on-going support will be provided.

The post is based at Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1NU and you will be required to travel across sites.

Please note, this role does not support VISA sponsorship.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Randeep Tatter at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the production of monthly management information making use of the Trust

financial systems. The post-holder will post accounting journals to correctly reflect the financial position

of differing parts of the Trust organisation.

The post-holder will support the delivery of a completed set of draft accounts for review each month.

Following review, they will be responsible for any corrections/adjustments required.

The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a concise, confident and accurate manner giving due

regard to confidentiality. The post entails regular communications with a variety of people including group

managers, senior nurses and also external customers and suppliers.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels or Degree (2.2) or AAT (Level 3 ) or equivalent.
• The post holder must be willing and meet the criteria to be able to follow a course of study to complete professional CCAB equivalent accounting qualifications i.e. either ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.

Experience

• Practical application of basic accounting concepts and techniques.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of basic accounting concepts and techniques and communicate them to others (including non-finance staff)
• Experience in a financial role in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment -- able to work accurately under pressure.
• Experience of working within NHS Finance
• Basic knowledge of the NHS

Additional Criteria

• Good communication skills -- both verbal and written
• Time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Computer literate -- able to design own spreadsheets/database models to provide analysis/solutions to problems
• Displays smart appearance and integrity.
• Reliable, punctual, pro‑active approach. Ability to travel to fulfil the role, both between hospital sites and elsewhere, as required.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust