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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Practical application of basic accounting concepts and techniques.
- Experience
Able to work well in a team.
- Experience
Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of basic accounting concepts and techniques and communicate them to others (including non-finance staff)
- Qualifications
5 GCSE ( Grade 4 in Maths & English)
- Qualifications
3 A Levels or Degree (2.2) or AAT (Level 3 ) or equivalent.
- Qualifications
The post holder must be willing and meet the criteria to be able to follow a course of study to complete professional CCAB equivalent accounting qualifications i.e. either ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
- Additional Criteria
Displays smart appearance and integrity.
- Additional Criteria
Reliable, punctual, pro-active approach. Ability to travel to fulfil the role, both between hospital sites and elsewhere, as required.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in a financial role in a large and complex organisation.
- Experience
Experience of working in a busy office environment -- able to work accurately under pressure.
- Experience
Experience of working within NHS Finance
- Experience
Basic knowledge of the NHS
Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in a fast paced, exciting and supportive working environment?
UHB (University Hospitals Birmingham) NHS Foundation Trust runs Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull and the world-renowned Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Our 22,000 employees deliver care to more than 2 million patients every year. Our values are to be Kind, Connected and Bold.
The role will provide a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are looking for further development in their finance careers. Full training and on-going support will be provided. The post-holder will assist the Deputy Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners (FBP) in providing professional advice and support in all aspects of financial management and business planning.
The post holder will be part of a team directly involved in the maintenance of the general ledger and budgetary control system and ensuring compliance with all finance policies and procedures [including the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)].
The post is based at Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1NU and you may be required to travel across sites.
Main duties of the job
Experience within an NHS financial management environment is desirable. The ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and have good communication skills is paramount for this role. Experience of MS Office packages and working with computerised ledger systems is also required for this role.
If your ambitions and values reflect those of the Trust and you want to join our team and be a crucial part of our future success, please complete the application form via NHS jobs.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1104356
- Job locations: Regent Court, Second Floor, 14, George Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1NT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 4 Financial Management Assistant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant (management discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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