University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Financial Management Assistant

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We are looking for two Financial Management Assistants to play a key role in supporting the Financial Management Team for both our Planned and Unplanned Care Groups initially.

These positions focus on producing accurate monthly management accounts, providing financial advice to non-clinical budget holders, and supporting directorate teams with timely reporting and income recovery.

Main duties of the job

We offer acomprehensive induction programme to give you a solid understanding of NHS finance and how our Trust operates. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to improving patient care.

The main duties of each finance role include reviewing income and expenditure, preparing journals and accruals, meeting with budget holders, and maintaining the integrity of financial and staffing budgets.

The roles are both primarily based at Royal Stoke University Hospital and uses a hybrid working model with a minimum of two days on-site per week.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At UHNM we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

205-7684352-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver monthly financial information and analysis to operational managers.
  • Monitor income and expenditure within the Trusts ABS ledger system.
  • Prepare and post journals and accruals to ensure accurate management accounts.
  • Conduct independent meetings with budget holders and managers.
  • Support Directorate Teams with timely reporting and income recovery.
  • Process budget virements and journals to maintain financial and staffing integrity.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Lesley Fairhurst -

lesley.fairhurst@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver monthly financial information and analysis to operational managers.
  • Monitor income and expenditure within the Trusts ABS ledger system.
  • Prepare and post journals and accruals to ensure accurate management accounts.
  • Conduct independent meetings with budget holders and managers.
  • Support Directorate Teams with timely reporting and income recovery.
  • Process budget virements and journals to maintain financial and staffing integrity.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Lesley Fairhurst -

lesley.fairhurst@uhnm.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent including Maths & English

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT Certification Level 3 and/or Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject area e.g. business or accountancy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar environment.
  • Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures/Knowledge of computerised ledger systems
  • Able to work to tight deadlines within a demanding environment.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • IT Skills
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Able to use own initiative and work as a team member.

Desirable

  • NHS Finance Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent including Maths & English

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT Certification Level 3 and/or Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject area e.g. business or accountancy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar environment.
  • Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures/Knowledge of computerised ledger systems
  • Able to work to tight deadlines within a demanding environment.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • IT Skills
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Able to use own initiative and work as a team member.

Desirable

  • NHS Finance Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Finance Business Partner

Laura Somerfield

laura.somerfield@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

205-7684352-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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