Finance Officer

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a motivated Finance Officer at Band 3 level. This full-time role involves ensuring timely receipt of income, managing patient property, and supporting financial decision-making. Candidates must have a minimum of Maths GCSE and finance experience is desirable. The position includes flexible work options and a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous finance experience.
• Previous experience of cash handling and customer relations.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all income is receipted timely and accurately.
• Record patient property appropriately.
• Authorize all petty cash disbursements.
• Support the decision-making process and provide suggestions.
• Train new staff in the role.

Skills

Highly motivated with a desire to learn

Education

Minimum of Maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable: ECDL, Studying Towards AAT

Job description

Band 3

Main area: Finance General Office

Grade: Band 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 287-CEF-336-25

Department: LUH – 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)

Site: Royal Liverpool Hospital

Town: Liverpool

Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum, Yearly

Closing: 20/01/2026 23:59

Job Overview

The post holder will work as a member of a team within the General Office covering both the Royal Site and Broadgreen Hospital sites, providing a service to both Trust employees and members of the General Public. The Broadgreen office provides a service to the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all income is receipted timely and accurately in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.
• Record patient property appropriately.
• Authorize all petty cash disbursements.
• Demonstrate initiative with a wide range of queries, internal and external to the Trust.
• Support the decision‑making process and provide suggestions.
• Maintain excellent communication and working relationships within the Finance Department, the Trust, and externally.
• Train new staff in the role.
• Contribute actively to the financial reporting of the Trust.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Minimum of Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Desirable: ECDL, Studying Towards AAT.

Skills

• Highly motivated with a desire to learn.

Experience

• Demonstrable previous Finance Experience.
• Previous experience of cash handling and customer relations.

Knowledge

• Numerate.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Good communicator.

Additional Information

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly, as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early to make a shortlist.

Equality & Diversity

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups including black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled, male and age 16‑24.

Flexibility & Working Life Balance

The Trust welcomes flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible arrangements from day one of your employment. Options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

Safeguarding & Ethical Conduct

This organisation has a zero‑tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to the safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training.