Finance Assistant

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Huddersfield is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their financial management team. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, ensure accurate financial reporting, and possess strong Microsoft Office skills along with experience in the NHS. AAT qualification and experience with Oracle systems are advantageous. This role offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience.
• Experience in working within the NHS or a Foundation Trust.
• Recent relevant Financial or Management Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret complex financial data.
• Ensure accurate coding of all income and expenditure.
• Develop reports and present timely financial data.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Analytical / problem solver

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to use keyboard / VDU for significant periods of time

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English at Grades A*-C

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

Tools

Excel

Oracle General Ledger

ESR

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Assistant

The closing date is 11 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the financial management team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The successful candidate will need to be educated to A level standard or have an equivalent level of experience. They will also need excellentMicrosoft Office skills and experience of other computerised systems. Knowledge of Oracle general ledger and ESR would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

o Analyse / interpret / investigate complex financial data, queries and discrepancies which may involve a series of options, being clear onthe value added of carrying out such work.o Working within policies and procedures appropriate to own area, plan and prioritise own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterlyand annual financial timetables are met.o Develop, create and manipulate reports and present accurate, timely financial data using computer databases and spreadsheets.o To interrogate and produce information and reports from a wide range of computerised systems by the use of a high level of IT skills,including Excel, the general ledger, Hyperion and ESR.o Develop a detailed understanding of the finance system and other associated systems to ensure the ability to produce a variety ofinformation appropriate to the needs of the organisation.o Ensure accurate coding of all income and expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.o Undertake monthly control reconciliations.o Raise invoices as requested by budget holders / Divisional Finance Teams.o To assist in the completion of ad hoc projects as required.o The post holder will be expected to develop the role on an ongoing basis with his / her manager and the service and to adapt the jobaccording to management and organisational changes.o Any other duties as required

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties Required to assist patients / clients / relatives during incidental contacts.

Professional Duties Maintain confidentiality and security of personal information at all times. Ensure standard operating procedures and any legislative developments or changes in Trust policy and procedures are adhered to.

Managerial Duties There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties Awareness of basic accounting principles and knowledge of key areas of legislation as it affects own finance area. Ensure accuracy and integrity in the production of financial information.Managing Self Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended inthe light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• GCSEs in Maths & English at Grades A*-C or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge / experience in relevant subject
• AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Experience of computerised systems
• Clear and effective number and numeric reasoning skills.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Excel
• Analytical / problem solver
• Plan and organise own work within policies and procedures
• Ability to use a keyboard / VDU for significant periods of time
• Experience in working within the NHS / Foundation Trust
• Able to use own initiative and to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
• Recent / relevant Financial and or Management Accounting experience
• Experience of Oracle General Ledger / other recognised accounting packages
• Experience of ESR

Communication and Relationships ( Including Managment Responsibilities)

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with effective listening skills.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• Able to communicate with colleagues across the organisation.

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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata