Finance Assistant
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustPortsmouth, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust based in Portsmouth. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157. Applications close on 15 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only. NHS Band 4 Salary:£28,392 - £31,157 p...
To provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the busy Management Accountant within the Finance Department and to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a high-quality service to both Trusts.
To support the Management Accountants in the completion of financial analysis to inform management decisions.
To support the development, implementation and monitoring of expenditure and income processes on behalf of both Trusts, as required.
To support the Management Accountants in the development, implementation and monitoring of Cost Improvement Plans to aid the delivery of the Financial Strategy of both Trusts.
To support the annual budget setting process in conjunction with, and in support of, the Operating Plan and Cost Improvement Plan.
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Essential: - Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent); - IT qualification, preferably in the use of Microsoft Office and Oracle (or equivalent software); - Relevant high level business qualification and/or equivalent NHS work experience.; - The post holder is required to have basic knowledge of health service financial management information analysis and the use of information across the NHS.; - Basic accounting skills and forecasting skills.; - Evidence of communication skills with non-financial managers on financial issues.
Essential: - Computer skills including excel spreadsheet and database techniques.
Desirable: - Experience of health sector issues across organisational and geographical boundaries.; - Experience of working within a NHS organisation.
Essential: - Full working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; - Excellent organisational skills.; - Ability to interpret and present complex, sensitive, contentious or technical information in a user-friendly and understandable manner.; - Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.; - Track record of delivery of objectives to tight deadlines.; - Highly developed ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.; - Political awareness in managing sensitive policy issues in confidence.
Desirable: - Overall understanding of current health service sector issues.; - Knowledge of management accounting techniques and working with the general ledger.
How this role compares
We hold 1,195 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 76% of them.
There are 12,368 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,895 of them in South East.
You have 9 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 34 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has 36 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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