North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Financial Services Manager

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead a critical function in a dynamic NHS Foundation Trust?

We're looking for a Financial Services Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Financial Services team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounts payable/receivable, treasury management, and statutory reporting.

In this pivotal role, you will:

o Manage financial operations including cash flow, VAT returns, and technical accountingo Lead on annual accounts preparation, charitable funds, and audit liaisono Provide expert advice on complex financial and tax matterso Drive service improvements and implement robust financial controlso Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence

What we are looking for:

o CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant with at least 5 years' senior-level experienceo Strong knowledge of NHS finance policies, HMRC VAT rules, and statutory accounting regulationso Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skillsIf you are ready to make an impact and help shape the future of healthcare finance apply now.

Main duties of the job

o Manage the day-to-day operation of the Trusts Financial Services section, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all receipts and payments, managed within the available cash resources and in accordance with the Trust Corporate Governance Framework

o Provide a full range of technical accounting services to enable high quality internal and external financial reporting and effective balance sheet and resource management, including cash management, capital management, VAT returns and taxation expertise.

o Provide significant support to the preparation of the Annual Accounts, Subsidiary Accounts, Charity accounts and auditor support.

o Provide advice to staff, managers, budget and Directorate managers on complex financial and tax matters to ensure the Trust is compliant with legislation and financial governance and the organisation run economically, efficiently and effectively.

About us

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

From 01/04/25 If your role needs a DBS you'll be subject to salary deduction totaling £49.50, spread over first and second pay.

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

340-FSM-12-25

Job locations

NEAS HQ Bernicia House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle

NE15 8NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached where you will find full details of the role and it responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached where you will find full details of the role and it responsibilities.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

oDegree level qualification.
oCCAB/CIMA qualified accountant.
oMin five years post qualification experience at a senior level and evidence of CPD.

Desirable

oLean qualification (or prepared to work towards) such as NETS,LEAN.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

oIn depth knowledge of financial accounting procedures, NHS finance policies, DoH Managing Public Money and NHS legislation.
oExpert knowledge of financial services provision
oDetailed knowledge of HMRC VAT rules as applicable to the NHS
oDetailed knowledge of tax regulations as applicable to the NHS

Desirable

oAble to develop knowledge of accounting for subsidiary companies applying appropriate legislation and HMRC rules to decision making.
oKnowledge of the statutory accounting regulations applicable to NHS bodies and Charitable Funds.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

o5 years post qualification experience, operating at a managerial level within a financial accounting environment.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

oDegree level qualification.
oCCAB/CIMA qualified accountant.
oMin five years post qualification experience at a senior level and evidence of CPD.

Desirable

oLean qualification (or prepared to work towards) such as NETS,LEAN.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

oIn depth knowledge of financial accounting procedures, NHS finance policies, DoH Managing Public Money and NHS legislation.
oExpert knowledge of financial services provision
oDetailed knowledge of HMRC VAT rules as applicable to the NHS
oDetailed knowledge of tax regulations as applicable to the NHS

Desirable

oAble to develop knowledge of accounting for subsidiary companies applying appropriate legislation and HMRC rules to decision making.
oKnowledge of the statutory accounting regulations applicable to NHS bodies and Charitable Funds.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

o5 years post qualification experience, operating at a managerial level within a financial accounting environment.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEAS HQ Bernicia House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle

NE15 8NY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEAS HQ Bernicia House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle

NE15 8NY

Employer's website

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