Hybrid Assistant Financial Advisor Remote & Flexible Hours

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice and support to the Corporate and Estates Division, partnering with budget holders and senior staff to deliver timely month-end reporting and robust financial information.

The role offers flexible working (40% office / 60% remote), opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative culture within a Trust renowned for its clinical excellence and focus on value for money.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in AAT or equivalent progress.
• Experience using spreadsheets for financial data and reporting.
• Familiarity with computerised financial ledger systems (ELFS preferred).
• Understanding accruals, prepayments and deferred income basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working relationships with managers and finance users.
• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries and escalate as needed.
• Ensure budget information is entered into the general ledger.
• Produce monthly detailed and ad hoc reports in a timely manner.
• Assist month-end analysis and support budget holders in understanding spend.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Pivot tables & lookups

IF statements

Financial ledger systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 in AAT

NVQ Level 3 in AAT

Tools

ELFS Financial Systems

Computerised financial ledger systems

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice and support to the Corporate and Estates Division, partnering with budget holders and senior staff to deliver timely month-end reporting and robust financial information.

The role offers flexible working (40% office / 60% remote), opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative culture within a Trust renowned for its clinical excellence and focus on value for money.