# Finance Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-assistant/1a3c67bd-ea10-48a7-9bb1-8dc5529d0ac4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-assistant/1a3c67bd-ea10-48a7-9bb1-8dc5529d0ac4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements may be considered in line with service requirements, with a minimum expectation of 2 days per week on-site.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T09:41:00.698Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Huntingdon/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Finance_Assistant_Accounts_Payables/Finance_Assistant_Accounts_Payables-v7964272 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7964272?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team within Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - you will be joining at a time when you can help to redefine the team’s ethos. For that reason, we are looking for candidates who can already demonstrate embodiment of the Trust’s values. - Professionalism – including self-development and demonstrating compassion to colleagues - Respect – creating and fostering positive relationships - Innovation – looking for continuous improvement - Dignity – treating colleagues as individuals - Empowerment – building your confidence and independence You will be part of a team which has gone through significant change over recent months and are therefore looking to rebuild their resilience. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can work to the best of their abilities. We value professional development and care about health & wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be a part of. The role will be an integral part of the Finance Directorate providing support to the wider team and providing a reliable and responsive financial support service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to Service Managers, Senior Managers and other stakeholders. ### Main duties of the job - The role will link with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to monitor the purchase ledger in respect of chasing invoice approvals and dealing with supplier queries. - The role will also be responsible for raising sales invoices, aid Oracle users with procurement queries and supplier set ups. - The job requires the post holder to have effective communication skills, both oral and written. - The post holder will be required to use own judgement in order to find solutions in their own area but escalate any issues requiring decisions beyond their responsibility. - Keep up to date with Accounting Standards and other NHS Financial guidance. - Be aware of the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions. - Good IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. - Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries inbox and from budget holders in a timely manner - Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database. - Prepare and post journals and maintain backing papers for audit purposes - Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with agreed schedule or as required. - To review the Trust’s unpaid invoices report on a weekly basis and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure all invoices are processed within the prompt payment policy. - Support the Finance team in the maintenance of the ledger, undertaking queries and setting up codes as required. This will include clearing the Trust suspense accounts. - To contribute to the accurate allocation of overheads and recharges as necessary. - To contribute to the costing of system transformation projects. - To assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers, including the Agreement of Balances exercise. - Support Management Accountants in the financial planning process as required. - To contribute to the development of systems and processes within the Finance Directorate. - To participate in the continuing professional development process. - To organise team meetings. - Maintain filing, in both paper and electronic form, in accordance with Trust policies. - To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Chief Finance Officer or the Deputy Chief Finance Officer. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team within Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - you will be joining at a time when you can help to redefine the team’s ethos. For that reason, we are looking for candidates who can already demonstrate embodiment of the Trust’s values. Professionalism – including self-development and demonstrating compassion to colleagues - Respect – creating and fostering positive relationships - Innovation – looking for continuous improvement - Dignity – treating colleagues as individuals - Empowerment – building your confidence and independence You will be part of a team which has gone through significant change over recent months and are therefore looking to rebuild their resilience. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can work to the best of their abilities. We value professional development and care about health & wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be a part of. The role will be an integral part of the Finance Directorate providing support to the wider team and providing a reliable and responsive financial support service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to Service Managers, Senior Managers and other stakeholders. ## Job Description The role will link with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to monitor the purchase ledger in respect of chasing invoice approvals and dealing with supplier queries. The role will also be responsible for raising sales invoices, aid Oracle users with procurement queries and supplier set ups. The job requires the post holder to have effective communication skills, both oral and written. The post holder will be required to use own judgement in order to find solutions in their own area but escalate any issues requiring decisions beyond their responsibility. Keep up to date with Accounting Standards and other NHS Financial guidance. Be aware of the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions. Good IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries inbox and from budget holders in a timely manner Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database. Prepare and post journals and maintain backing papers for audit purposes Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with agreed schedule or as required. To review the Trust’s unpaid invoices report on a weekly basis and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure all invoices are processed within the prompt payment policy. Support the Finance team in the maintenance of the ledger, undertaking queries and setting up codes as required. This will include clearing the Trust suspense accounts. To contribute to the accurate allocation of overheads and recharges as necessary. To contribute to the costing of system transformation projects. To assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers, including the Agreement of Balances exercise. Support Management Accountants in the financial planning process as required. To contribute to the development of systems and processes within the Finance Directorate. To participate in the continuing professional development process. To organise team meetings. Maintain filing, in both paper and electronic form, in accordance with Trust policies. To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Chief Finance Officer or the Deputy Chief Finance Officer. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent numeracy skills - Experience in the use of spreadsheets and database software - Good verbal and written communication skills - Good problem solving skills ### Experience **Essential** - Administration experience within a busy team - Experience of dealing with financial administration **Desirable** - NHS Experience - Assessment of financial and non financial data - Budgetary control and monitoring ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to work to Deadlines - Ability to work under pressure - Good interpersonal skills - Team player - Good organiser ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - GCSEs/O Level grades (or equivalent) including Maths and English **Desirable** - Financial Qualification (e.g. AAT or equivalent) ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) - [finance assistant band 3 (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10245894) ## 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.