Finance & Reporting Assistant (12-Month Contract)

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract for secondment cover. The role supports monthly financial reporting, investigations of financial queries, and maintenance of financial records while providing essential admin support to ensure timely, accurate finance processes.

The successful candidate will work with finance colleagues, budget holders, managers and external stakeholders, helping deadlines be met and

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to high-quality service.
• The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Experience within an NHS or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of monthly financial reports.
• Investigate financial queries and resolve data discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and reporting requirements.
• Manage and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines.
• Respond professionally to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract for secondment cover. The role supports monthly financial reporting, investigations of financial queries, and maintenance of financial records while providing essential admin support to ensure timely, accurate finance processes.

The successful candidate will work with finance colleagues, budget holders, managers and external stakeholders, helping deadlines be met and