Finance Officer | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Kingston upon Hull, Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a role in the Management Accounts Team. The position involves working at either Castle Hill Hospital or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, focusing on management accounting and financial analysis. Candidates should be studying towards AAT Level 3 and possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Experience in providing financial information to non-financial managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of General Ledger.
• Provide monthly recharges to external bodies.
• Maintain accurate staffing establishment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Studying towards AAT level 3

Tools

Computerised financial systems

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our Management Accounts Team. Working within the Financial Management Team at NHS Humber Health Partnership, you will assist in the provision of management accounting information and assist with financial advice to a number of Service Areas within the Trust.

This role is well suited to someone keen to develop their management accounting skills within an NHS environment. The postholder will have the flexibility to be based at either Castle Hill Hospital, Hull or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Travel between sites will be rare.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. We strongly value the diverse perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We offer flexible working opportunities to support health and wellbeing and work-life balance.

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Requirements

You must be educated to GCSE level and studying towards AAT level 3. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is necessary and experience of computerised financial systems would be desirable. In addition, the ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and update of the General Ledger and ensure quality information on a monthly basis that enables the Care Groups and Management to interpret their financial performance.
• Provide monthly recharges to external bodies, both NHS and external organisations, and assist with recovery of this income.
• Maintain an accurate up-to-date establishment, comparing staff in post against budget across the Divisions.
• Maintain close working relationships with Budget Holders and relevant external organisations, providing advice regarding financial charges and annual budgets.
• Liaise with colleagues and external parties in the maintenance of finance reconciliations and invoicing to ensure that income is received into the Trust in a timely manner.
• Create, maintain and distribute monthly financial performance reports used by Management.
• Analyse financial data using various computerised financial systems.
• Work strictly to guidelines, policies, and the Standing Financial Instructions.
• Support Senior Finance Officers as and when required.

Location and Working Arrangements

The role offers flexibility to be based at Castle Hill Hospital, Hull or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby with rare travel between sites.

Additional Information

The Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.