Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
Support the production and analysis of financial information, including monthly management accounts, budget statements and variance reports, providing clear and accurate information to support operational and strategic decision-making
Work in partnership with managers across the Trust to provide financial advice and guidance on budgeting, payroll, costing, coding, and financial performance, helping to identify risks, opportunities, and potential efficiency savings.
Maintain strong financial controls through the preparation of journals, budget adjustments, reconciliations, and month-end processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Support with financial planning and budgeting by evaluating business plans, costing service developments, and assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Support with service development and improvement initiatives by providing financial analysis for business cases, delivery plans, waiting list initiatives, and cost improvement programmes.
Contribute to the development of the Finance team by supporting process improvements, assisting with the induction and training of new staff, and helping to deliver an efficient and customer-focused finance service.
About us
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, personalising 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.
At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
You will have strong administrative and clerical skills, with the ability to learn new finance processes quickly.
You will have understanding of basic budgetary control processes, financial systems and general ledger.
You will be confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Teams.
You will have good general IT skills with accurate keyboard data entry and be comfortable using spreadsheet modelling.
You will be organised, logical and able to manage your time effectively in a busy environment.
You will be a clear communicator who can explain financial information simply and work well with wide range of stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
You will have strong administrative and clerical skills, with the ability to learn new finance processes quickly.
You will have understanding of basic budgetary control processes, financial systems and general ledger.
You will be confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Teams.
You will have good general IT skills with accurate keyboard data entry and be comfortable using spreadsheet modelling.
You will be organised, logical and able to manage your time effectively in a busy environment.
You will be a clear communicator who can explain financial information simply and work well with wide range of stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Health & physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Graduate Level/AAT Member plus experience/studying for professional qualification to certificate level or equivalent knowledge and experience. 3 years' experience in a finance environment.
- Understanding of basic budgetary control processes.
- Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages.
- Understanding of Financial systems and general ledger.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a team supervising members of a team. NHS/Public sector Experience
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Time management
- Communication
- Numeracy skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Logical thinking
- Multitasking
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Health & physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Graduate Level/AAT Member plus experience/studying for professional qualification to certificate level or equivalent knowledge and experience. 3 years' experience in a finance environment.
- Understanding of basic budgetary control processes.
- Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages.
- Understanding of Financial systems and general ledger.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a team supervising members of a team. NHS/Public sector Experience
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Time management
- Communication
- Numeracy skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Logical thinking
- Multitasking
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
