Finance Officer

Islet Systems; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their finance team. This full-time position involves providing financial support within various functions, coordinating purchase cards, and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate should be studying towards an AAT qualification and have experience in the NHS or a similar environment. The role promotes flexible working within a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar area within the NHS or private sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Cash Manager and Assistant Cash Manager.
• Coordinate purchase card and petty cash functions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of finance processes

Communication skills

Workload planning

Analytical skills

Education

Studying towards AAT or equivalent finance experience

Tools

Agresso Accounting System

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
To support the finance team in providing a reliable and effective financial support service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the different finance functions. Ensure that financial information is processed accurately and in time with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary. Investigate enquiries and queries from suppliers/ staff and customers and provide advice and assistance as required.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To support the Cash Manager and Assistant Cash Manager in providing a reliable and effective Cash Management service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the Cash & Banking functions.

• Co-ordinate the purchase card and petty cash function, including requesting new card users, ensuring credit limits are in line with policy and posting month end journals for spend to the ledger.
• Cashbook allocation
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly reporting

About Us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9369-25-0519-3

Job location: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert under "Supporting Information" which will provide further information on this role

Qualifications

Essential

• Studying towards AAT or equivalent or equivalent finance experience.

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar area within either the NHS or the private sector.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1. Knowledge of finance processes and procedures in a similar area.
• 2. Able to communicate internally with various levels of management and externally with statutory organisations.
• 3. Able to plan and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• 1. Good working knowledge of Agresso Accounting System or other finance systems.
• 2. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers, with regards to complex issues.
• 3. Good Analytical Skills

Employer details

Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF

Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/