Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Assistant

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

This opportunity within the Corporate Services Management Accounting team, is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career or gain experience in finance. The role will be working with several departments across the trust and within the finance teams, in particular Management and Financial Accounting. Tasks will include ensuring costs are allocated accurately across all departments, supporting the Corporate Services Management Accounting team in delivering financial information in line with internal and external deadlines, and raising requisitions for the Finance Directorate.

Main duties of the job

To manage weekly and monthly processing and reconciliation of NHSP and NHS Supply Chain invoices including the month end process

To have responsibility of providing management accounts support to a small corporate department, under the direct guidance of the Senior Management Accountant

To assist in preparation of the monthly and annual management accounts as and when required

To respond to simple queries from budget holders under the guidance of the Senior Management Accountant

To process requisitions raised within Finance department and dealing with related queries

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7367836COR

Job locations

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and person specification, please see attached document. For further information, please contact Gary Dunster.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and person specification, please see attached document. For further information, please contact Gary Dunster.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
  • Qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Accounting and Financial procedures
  • Proven experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

Desirable

  • Experience of finance systems, including eFinancials, Jedox
  • Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Analytical Skills - Able to extract, analyse and present financial information
  • Ability to work on own intiative
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Time management and prioritisation skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
  • Qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Accounting and Financial procedures
  • Proven experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

Desirable

  • Experience of finance systems, including eFinancials, Jedox
  • Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Analytical Skills - Able to extract, analyse and present financial information
  • Ability to work on own intiative
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Time management and prioritisation skills

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Management Accountant

Gary Dunster

gary.dunster@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183228112

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7367836COR

Job locations

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Supporting documents

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