# BHSCT Finance Officer Band 4 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-finance-officer-band-4/751814f0-865c-49f4-be99-ec9034951157 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-finance-officer-band-4/751814f0-865c-49f4-be99-ec9034951157.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Royal Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Finance officer - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £27,485 - £30,162 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T20:03:25.209Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49228/bhsct-finance-officer-band-4 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUFDRDY0MzA0NzBCNkE3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: DOROTHY GARDINER - FINANCE - Salary: Band 4 (£27,485 - £30,162) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 17/09/26 - Closes: Thu, 01 October 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes We accept online applications only. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Finance Officer LOCATION: Dorothy Gardiner - Finance Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH Note: a small number of posts may be located at individual hospitals across the Trust BAND: 4 REPORTS TO: Band 5 - Finance RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance Job Summary / Main Purpose The postholder will have the following responsibilities; Ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures, in order to provide information for statutory returns, through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others. Assist with the preparation & completion of statutory/HPSS accounts & returns, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary. Investigate complex financial enquiries, providing assistance & advice as required. Provide advice to patients, clients regarding e.g. Charges, as required. Responsible for the daily management of a finance team e.g. Payroll, financial accounts, as required. Ensure that work is completed in line with timetables and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary. Main Duties / Responsibilities For each of the following, the postholder will; Work within policies and procedures where work is managed rather than supervised. Have knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices, majority non routine, and an intermediate level of theoretical knowledge. Have a detailed understanding of accounting procedures (reconciliation and balances, VAT payments and deductions, finance computer systems and ledgers, coding structures, payroll agreements and procedures, budgetary control, costing and commissioning, capital, governance.) Have knowledge of legislation as it affects own finance area, which may be acquired through formal training /experience. The officer's duties must be carried out in accordance with prescribed procedures, to a high degree of accuracy and compliant with a strict timetable. In addition the postholder is required to have the skills required to effectively carry out the duties described below. Accounting and Financial Services Liaise with regional Shared Services Centres in management, control and review of transactional activities undertaken at these centres on behalf of the Trust. Assist with management and operation of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions retained at Trust level. Assist with management of the Trust's authorisation frameworks through system administration of financial systems. Support end users in operation of the Trust financial systems to ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and targets. Ensure adherence to prescribed procedures by all staff under their control. Liaise with Procurement and Logistics Service (PALS) and other relevant departments and external organisations to ensure that purchase of goods and services are properly controlled. Receipting, processing and recording of cash and cheques received. Assist in the control of cash office function including the receipting, preparation and verification of lodgements. Maintenance of postal income register. Maintenance of the charitable funds payments and receipts system. Maintenance of the patients' private property payments and receipts system. Disposal of the property of discharged/deceased patients in accordance with appropriate procedures. Reconciliation of relevant bank and other control accounts and resolution of queries arising. Assist with month-end procedures and with queries arising during the completion of monthly reports. Provide as required, information to assist with the completion of the Trust's Statutory Annual Accounts and other relevant Returns. Assessment of clients contributions - collate and verify all financial information and make application for the appropriate benefits for clients going into Residential / Nursing home care. Capital Development Assist with the reconciliation of the capital reporting system and the capital charging system within a computerised environment. Collect capital expenditure information, both donated and purchased, ensuring control over the impact to the capital charging system. Prepare capital charging journals and input to the general ledger. Assist with all duties connected with the production of the monthly capital expenditure report to the Trust Board and DHSSPS; assist with variance analysis and other work; assist with the maintenance of the capital reporting system, the General Ledger and the capital charging systems and production of reports. Prepare checklists and apply procedures to ensure an audit trail between the capital charging system and the general ledger, highlighting any discrepancies to the Senior Manager. Liaise with asset controllers as required. Carry out such duties as are required in relation to the control and operation of systems used in capital development both computerised and non-computerised. Ensure that all asset additions & disposals are identified. Prepare and input information to the capital charging system. Carry out physical asset checks and make necessary amendments. Assist in tagging of capital assets. Assist in preparation of forecasts of future movements in fixed assets. Assist with management of the Trust's leasing portfolio, including liaison with other departments, leasing advisors etc. Assist with budgetary reporting to the Planning & Development Service Group. Commissioning Collect and analyse information required for various costing exercises within the Trust. Carry out such duties as are required in relation to the control and operation of systems used in commissioning both computerised and non-computerised. Input statistics and information to costing systems and assist in the maintenance of the system and the running of reports. Maintain an audit trail for costing information and statistics input to the costing system. Assist in the resolution of queries raised both internally in the Trust and from external stakeholders. Assist with the production of Service and Budget Agreement monitoring information. Assist in the development and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls to ensure the information produced is of the highest quality and accuracy. Provide support and guidance to the staff reporting to him/her and follow up and resolve ongoing matters with other departments whilst maintaining good working relationships. Financial Management Provide financial advice and support to Service Groups and Corporate Directorates to facilitate the delivery of services within available resources. Assist in the setting and maintenance of the Financial Plan. Assist in monitoring performance and the identification of variations from the plan on a timely basis to facilitate corrective action where necessary. Establish effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders to understand and address budget variances. Interrogate relevant IT systems to support the investigation and resolution of queries. Assist in the maintenance of effective systems for the recovery of costs from internal external sources arising from research activity. ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments'); Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique; Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Finance Officer Five GCSEs Grade A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) to include Maths and English and 2 years' administration/ office experience. OR Five GCSEs Grade A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) to include Maths and English and 2 A Levels (or equivalent) and 1 year's administration/ office experience. A Degree and an interest in a finance role. Good communication skills. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to plan workload and achieve deadlines. Knowledge and ability to use computer systems specifically Microsoft Packages. Ability to develop good working relationships. Good work ethic. Interview Experience in a finance environment. ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.