Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Finance Officer

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

To support the Cash Manager within the Cash Management team in providing a reliable and effective Cash Management service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the accounts payable function.

The role advertised is for a fixed term to end on 31/03/2026. You do not need to have previous NHS experience but experience in a similar role elsewhere is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities will include:

Processing all Supplier invoices, including matching to Purchase Orders
Supplier statement reconciliation
Chasing, organising and reconciling Supplier Statements
Assisting with queries from the Trust
Process the weekly payment run
Dealing with the suppliers
Month end reporting
Adhoc duties as and when required

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Agenda for Change

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0562-2

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

1. Experience of working in a similar area within either the NHS or the private sector.

Qualifications

Essential

1. Studying towards AAT or equivalent or equivalent finance experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

1. Knowledge of finance processes and procedures in a similar area
2. Able to communicate internally with various levels of management and externally with statutory organisations
3. Ability to communicate with partner organisations
4. Able to plan and prioritise own workload 5. Excellent IT skills in particular Excel and Word

Desirable

1. Good working knowledge of Agresso Accounting System or other finance systems
2. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers, with regards to complex issues
3. Good Analytical Skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

1. Experience of working in a similar area within either the NHS or the private sector.

Qualifications

Essential

1. Studying towards AAT or equivalent or equivalent finance experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

1. Knowledge of finance processes and procedures in a similar area
2. Able to communicate internally with various levels of management and externally with statutory organisations
3. Ability to communicate with partner organisations
4. Able to plan and prioritise own workload 5. Excellent IT skills in particular Excel and Word

Desirable

1. Good working knowledge of Agresso Accounting System or other finance systems
2. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers, with regards to complex issues
3. Good Analytical Skills