Job summary

Are you an articulate and numerate Financial Assistant with experience in dealing with cash and performing reconciliations? Join Jacobs Neurological Centre as the Finance Assistant and utilise your skill set within a healthcare environment to deal with all finance-related admin. As the Finance Assistant, within a healthcare environment, you will provide administration assistance to ensure a comprehensive and efficient Finance service meet the needs of the unit. Working 22.5 hours a week you will turn your hand to everything finance admin-related, including assisting with Patient monies, the management of petty cash, assisting in purchase order processing, assisting in maintaining the Head Office purchase ledger spreadsheet and ensuring compliance with all financial polices and procedures. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you, means better care. Thats what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Finance Assistant, you will: Assist in the management of Patient Monies system, including any DWP benefit claims as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The Finance Assistant at Elysium Healthcare offers an opportunity to work in a healthcare environment, providing comprehensive financial administrative support. The role includes managing patient monies, petty cash, purchase order processing, and maintaining financial ledgers. Working 22.5 hours weekly, you'll apply your skills in cash handling and reconciliation. A GCSE in Maths or equivalent and computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office, are essential. The position comes with continuous training opportunities to support career growth. It's set within a supportive healthcare environment focused on quality of care. Candidates should be articulate, numerate, and possess excellent organizational skills.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a comprehensive care provider with over 8,000 employees, boasting a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, focused on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global reach extending across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 individuals. The organisation is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and follows safer recruitment practices. Elysium promotes the welfare and safeguarding of service users, requiring candidates to undergo a DBS disclosure. With a caring ethos, they offer diverse career opportunities and employee support.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,564.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1560035688

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an articulate and numerate Financial Assistant with experience in dealing with cash and performing reconciliations? Join Jacobs Neurological Centre as the Finance Assistant and utilise your skill set within a healthcare environment to deal with all finance-related admin.

As the Finance Assistant, within a healthcare environment, you will provide administration assistance to ensure a comprehensive and efficient Finance service meet the needs of the unit.

Working 22.5 hours a week you will turn your hand to everything finance admin-related, including assisting with Patient monies, the management of petty cash, assisting in purchase order processing, assisting in maintaining the Head Office purchase ledger spreadsheet and ensuring compliance with all financial polices and procedures.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you, means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Finance Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting in the management of Patient Monies system, including any DWP benefit claims as appropriate.
• Assisting in the management of Petty Cash within the Finance Office and also throughout the hospital
• Assisting in Purchase Order Processing - WAP/Ordering of Goods and Services
• Assisting in maintaining Head Office Purchase Ledger Spreadsheet including dealing with any adhoc queries.
• Ensuring compliance with all Finance Policies & Procedures.
• Liaising with all disciplines and Head Office staff on a regular basis.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are commensurate with the post.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• GCSE in Maths or equivalent
• Articulate and numerate
• Experience of dealing with cash and performing reconciliation
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Good verbal and written communication
• Plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of healthcare business
• Appreciation of Data Protection Act
• Able to handle information of a highly sensitive and confidential manner

Where you will be working:

Location:

Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.

The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50 ( Pro-Rata)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. (Pro-Rata)
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you an articulate and numerate Financial Assistant with experience in dealing with cash and performing reconciliations? Join Jacobs Neurological Centre as the Finance Assistant and utilise your skill set within a healthcare environment to deal with all finance-related admin. As the Finance Assistant, within a healthcare environment, you will provide administration assistance to ensure a comprehensive and efficient Finance service meet the needs of the unit. Working 22.5 hours a week you will turn your hand to everything finance admin-related, including assisting with Patient monies, the management of petty cash, assisting in purchase order processing, assisting in maintaining the Head Office purchase ledger spreadsheet and ensuring compliance with all financial polices and procedures. At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you, means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Finance Assistant, you will be: Assisting in the management of Patient Monies system, including any DWP benefit claims as appropriate. Assisting in the management of Petty Cash within the Finance Office and also throughout the hospital Assisting in Purchase Order Processing - WAP/Ordering of Goods and Services Assisting in maintaining Head Office Purchase Ledger Spreadsheet including dealing with any adhoc queries. Ensuring compliance with all Finance Policies & Procedures. Liaising with all disciplines and Head Office staff on a regular basis. Undertaking any other tasks requested that are commensurate with the post. To be successful in this role, you will need: GCSE in Maths or equivalent Articulate and numerate Experience of dealing with cash and performing reconciliation Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred) Good verbal and written communication Plan and prioritise workload Excellent organisational skills Knowledge of healthcare business Appreciation of Data Protection Act Able to handle information of a highly sensitive and confidential manner Where you will be working: Location: Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge. The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £25,564.50 ( Pro-Rata) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. (Pro-Rata) Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths or equivalent
• Articulate and numerate
• Experience of dealing with cash and performing reconciliation
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Good verbal and written communication
• Plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of healthcare business
• Appreciation of Data Protection Act
• Able to handle information of a highly sensitive and confidential manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths or equivalent Articulate and numerate Experience of dealing with cash and performing reconciliation Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred) Good verbal and written communication Plan and prioritise workload Excellent organisational skills Knowledge of healthcare business Appreciation of Data Protection Act Able to handle information of a highly sensitive and confidential manner

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)