Financial Accounts Officer, Band 5
The closing date is 01 February 2026
Job summary
To provide support in the provision of an efficient and effective financial accounting service.
Key responsibilities to include daily and long-term cash flow monitoring, and agreement of NHS Debtor, Creditor, Income and Expenditure balances with other NHS organisations.
To reconcile a range of control accounts
The proposed interview date us 12th February
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management
Input to the Trust's daily cash flow spreadsheet model, and maintain a rolling three-month cash flow forecast. Produce forward look forecasts of future cash flows for Income and Expenditure.
Highlight opportunities for investment of cash surpluses.
Reconcile actual cash flow from Trust bank accounts to forecast and investigate variances or anomalies.
Accounts Payable
Produce reports which monitor the number of outstanding invoices and provide support to the wider finance team and budget holders in reducing the number of outstanding invoices.
Final Accounts
Lead on the process for collating and recording NHS Debtors, Creditor and expenditure information.
Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and build an annual working paper for audit to support the value recorded in the annual accounts
Financial Governance
Complete monthly reconciliations of a range of control accounts and take action to rectify outstanding issues.
Losses and Compensations
Act as the day-to-day point of contact for all losses and compensation claims lodged with the Trust.
Record and process claims made and gather information to aid the resolution of outstanding claims.
Act as departmental link with patients &/or relatives over losses & compensation claims.
Handle sensitivity issues and distressed members of the public with professionalism and care and resolve issues in-accordance with Trust policies.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Hybrid Working arrangement which consists of 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. This can be subject to change at any time.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0028
Job locations
Riverside House
College Baths Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Riverside House
College Baths Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7QB
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