Finance Assistant: Budgeting & Cost Analysis (NHS Trusts)

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Sunderland, Swindon

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join the finance team. This Band 4 role provides essential administrative support to the Management Accountant across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, with duties spanning analysis, budgeting, and cost improvement activities.

The post supports income and expenditure processes and requires strong MS Office skills and NHS financial awareness.

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent).
IT qualification; proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle.
High level business qualification or NHS experience.
Basic knowledge of health service financial management information analysis.
Basic accounting and forecasting skills.
Strong communication with non-financial managers on financial issues.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Management Accountant within Finance.
Support financial analysis to inform management decisions.
Assist with expenditure and income processes for both trusts.
Support Cost Improvement Plans and budget setting in line with the Operating Plan.
Liaise with budget holders and external partners; disseminate financial information.