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Senior Finance Assistant
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (104) View all jobs
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Reference: 2365373
Job summary
Please note this organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.
Are you an organised, motivated and numerate finance professional looking for an opportunity to develop your career within NHS finance?
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two full-time Senior Finance Assistant (Band 4) to join our Finance Business Partnering (FBP) Team.
The two posts will support different operational teams within FBP:
- Senior Finance Assistant - All-Age Continue Care (AACC), reporting to the Management Accountant - AACC.
- Senior Finance Assistant - Mental Health, reporting to the Management Accountant - Mental Health
The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting effective financial management, accurate reporting and the delivery of financial objectives across the organisation.
For questions about the job, contact:
Nike Sanni, Finance Business Partner- Mental Health: [email protected]
or
Tracey Batten,Finance Business Partner- AACC: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will provide day-to-day financial support to the Management Accountant and wider Finance Business Partnering Team.
You will contribute to the delivery of the monthly financial reporting cycle, ensuring that financial information is accurate, complete and provided within agreed timescales. You will also work closely with budget holders and colleagues across the organisation to support effective financial management and help address financial issues as they arise.
About us
We offer excellent employment opportunities to new and existing staff. We aim to be a model employer by embedding best HR practice and to support new ways of working.
We pride ourselves on offering good working conditions, job security, lifelong learning, fair pay and benefits, staff involvement and a balance between work and personal life.
We enjoy a forward thinking and innovative culture, and our vision is to have healthy people, living healthy lives in healthy communities. We understand the only way to deliver this is to have the right people with the right skills.
Here is a summary of some of the benefits and services which are on offer to staff:
- 27 days paid minimum holiday and bank holiday entitlemement.
- NHS pension scheme.
- Sick pay policy.
- Occupational health services including staff counselling services.
- Flexible working and family friendly policies.
- Flexible retirement and retirement vouchers.
- Health Service Discounts - offers for stores, travel, equipment etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
104-ICB-6475TG
Job locations
Omega House
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholders will support the Management Accountant in providing a comprehensive management accounting service for their designated areas.
Support the production of financial statements for month end reporting for areas of responsibility.
Support the Annual Accounts process by preparing reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting documentation.
Provide analysis of expenditure, income and budget variances for designated areas, identifying issues and supporting interpretation of financial performance.
Raise and process periodic invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Input accruals and prepayments to ensure the financial position reported is true and fair.
Maintain and update financial procedures for designated areas, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.
Manage daytoday financial queries and resolve routine issues autonomously, working within established procedures and governance frameworks.
Support budget updates and inyear adjustments, ensuring they are processed correctly and in line with operational requirements.
Support implementation of changes to financial processes where required to enhance service delivery.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role; the job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholders will support the Management Accountant in providing a comprehensive management accounting service for their designated areas.
Support the production of financial statements for month end reporting for areas of responsibility.
Support the Annual Accounts process by preparing reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting documentation.
Provide analysis of expenditure, income and budget variances for designated areas, identifying issues and supporting interpretation of financial performance.
Raise and process periodic invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Input accruals and prepayments to ensure the financial position reported is true and fair.
Maintain and update financial procedures for designated areas, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.
Manage daytoday financial queries and resolve routine issues autonomously, working within established procedures and governance frameworks.
Support budget updates and inyear adjustments, ensuring they are processed correctly and in line with operational requirements.
Support implementation of changes to financial processes where required to enhance service delivery.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role; the job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- AAT part qualified/studying towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience
- Previous knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Numerate with good analytical skills
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including commissioning.
- Knowledge of the ICB reporting cycle.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills Both oral and written and good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative.
Others
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Ability to engage with colleagues and wider teams, sharing knowledge and learning from others to ensure the delivery of high-quality financial support..
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- AAT part qualified/studying towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience
- Previous knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Numerate with good analytical skills
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including commissioning.
- Knowledge of the ICB reporting cycle.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills Both oral and written and good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative.
Others
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Ability to engage with colleagues and wider teams, sharing knowledge and learning from others to ensure the delivery of high-quality financial support..
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (104)
Address
Omega House
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (104)
Address
Omega House
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)