Treasury Officer

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Southampton is looking for a Treasury Officer to support their finance team. The successful candidate will manage bank reconciliations and assist in accounting for bank accounts. Ideal roles require strong IT skills and financial experience. This position offers a flexible working approach with opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Flexible working hours

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrable experience in handling bank accounts.
• Knowledge of designing spreadsheets to intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage receipting uploads by processing bank statements.
• Assist in maintaining the cashbook and daily cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Clear and concise communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

NVQ level 4 AAT Technician or equivalent

Good standard of secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot tables)

Oracle financial systems

MS Access

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Treasury Officer to join our finance team. This role will provide vital support to the Payments Manager and the existing Treasury Officer. The role requires strong IT skills and financial experience to assist in managing, reconciling, and accounting for bank accounts across the Trusts Group and Wessex Procurement Ltd.

Key responsibilities include preparing monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining the cashbook, and producing daily bank cash flow forecasts. You will manage receipting uploads by processing bank statements and work closely with the Accounts Receivable team to resolve credit control and receipting issues.

You will have a flexible approach and enjoy working in a fast‑paced setting. You will have good information sharing skills and strong attention to detail.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI‑generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on‑site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years experience in bank reconciliations within a large organisation
• Ability to effectively cope with variety of ongoing tasks/issues at the same time
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Can work on own initiative

Please note interviews are likely to be held on the 17th and 18th December.

Person specification

Trust Value

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 4 AAT Technician, or equivalent finance qualification
• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard.
• Demonstrable experience in bank reconciliations within a large organisation, including dealing with bank staff
• Knowledge of designing spreadsheets to intermediate level (V‑Lookups, Pivot tables)
• Ability to effectively cope with variety of ongoing tasks/issues at the same time
• Clear and concise verbal & written communication at all levels, including managers and executives
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Accurate and timely production of information
• Follow procedures and guidelines
• Can work alone or as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• NHS Finance experience
• Knowledge of Oracle financial systems
• MS Access experience
• Experience of cash forecasting