# Finance Officer Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-officer-band-5/e8c5dbf6-1c9c-4bc3-9e32-2683d527c15d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-officer-band-5/e8c5dbf6-1c9c-4bc3-9e32-2683d527c15d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Ulster Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Finance officer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-24T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-10T20:07:01.742Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49112/sehsctfinance-officerband-5 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTMyMzU0MUZFMUFCQTdFREEzNDdFMzI3RUEmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: North Down & Ards Area (SEHSCT) - Location: ACH, Lough House - Salary: Band 5 (£31,049 - £37,796) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 10/09/26 - Closes: Thu, 24 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. 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 ### JOB TITLE Finance Officer ### BAND ### DIRECTORATE ### INITIAL LOCATION 5 Finance & Estates ACH, Lough House ### REPORTS TO Band 6 Finance Officer ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Senior Financial Services Manager ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder will assist the Band 6 Finance Officer in the provision of an effective and efficient Financial Services function to including General Ledger, Systems Administration and the management of the systems and staff within the department. The Officer will be responsible for the organisation and control of a block of work involving the resolution of problems by analysis and experience. The postholder will deputise for the Band 6 Finance Officer as and when required. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for day-to-day management of the General Ledger and Systems Administration. This will involve assisting with setting, overseeing, delegating and reviewing work packages for the teams to ensure successful delivery of service functions. The postholder will be fully supported by Band 6 Finance Officer but will work largely on own initiative on day-to-day operational issues. Liaison with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to the HSC including staff, Leasing Companies, Internal / External Audit, other HSC representatives. Assist with developing, reviewing and implementing policies and processes to ensure a robust Financial Control Framework exists across the Trust. Provide advice and guidance in relation to complex cases and deal with difficult complaints within areas of work. Support performance improvement by reviewing and amending processes to reflect lessons learned and provide training to staff / managers to reduce risk of errors in future. Communicating any necessary changes in practice to all required. Responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the General Ledger and Systems Administration. Assisting & participating in regional testing and HSC approval of SSC submitted change requests, providing comments and recommendations where necessary. Lead on performance improvements in relation to Prompt Payment compliance within SET, regular monitoring and reviewing Invoice Register. Investigating and resolving issues as required. Regular liaising with SSC AP to monitor / challenge performance / progress. Deputise for the Band 6 Finance Officer, when necessary, at Regional Coding Groups (RICG HRPTS & Efin). To ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, professional standards, government accounting and treasury and departmental guidance in the use and deployment of public funds. Ensuring monthly timetable is drafted shared and adhered to. Ensure timely preparation of block of control accounts under own control for review / sign off by Band 6. Timely review & sign off of control accounts delegated to team. Assisting with drafting / investigating all complaint / FOI / AQ responses for Senior Management review / sign off. Verify, validate and scrutinise all data within sections, to ensure accurate financial information is available for decision making purposes across the Trust and Public money is appropriately safeguarded. Work closely with end users of to ensure all clients, managers and staff are well informed of their responsibilities relating to relevant sections to ensure information is processed correctly and in a timely manner. This will require working with stakeholders from both financial and non-financial backgrounds. Running various reports to monitor / validate / review and scrutinise expenditure & activity. Highlighting any concerns / inaccuracies or inconsistencies to Band 6 Finance Officer in a timely manner. Providing an understanding, professional environment for staff to escalate issues and concerns. Ensuring timely investigation and resolution of said issues. Assist with the preparation of the annual accounts in accordance with the DOH’s Manual of Account. Assist with review and monitoring of PSSC performance against KPI’s. Assist and support Band 6 Financial Officer, with additional work streams as and when required. Deputise for Band 6 Finance Officer as and when required at BSO / Trust operational meetings. Support own staff in day-to-day operations, ensuring they are effectively trained and able to discharge their daily duties. Making them aware of any system / legislative changes and the impact of these on sections. Regular support and supervision with Band 4s. Day to day management of team’s annual leave and sick leave in line with Trusts Policies. To ensure all staff under control have annual KSF, and file necessary returns. ### Collaborative Working Responsibilities Where necessary the post holder will be responsible for working with a range of stakeholders across the HSC to refine processes which will improve efficiencies and realise the benefits of both the Efinancials (Efin) and Human Resources Payroll Travel Subsistence (HRPTS) system. Where necessary work closely with other HSC colleagues within regional working groups relevant to own sections to build effective working relationships and drive efficiencies / necessary improvements in all systems. Assist the Band 6 Finance Officer in providing support to the Finance Directorate & Internal Teams to trouble shoot, investigate and resolve issues / errors. Taking timely corrective action where necessary. ### Governance and Service Improvement Responsibilities Developing and implementing appropriate controls and processes within sections. Reviewing and updating of these as and when necessary for continuous improvement. Ensure these are promulgated and adhered to by all relevant staff Administration / day to day operation of the Financial Systems within sections. As systems administrator, ensure that prescribed procedures and controls are adhered to in the day-to-day operation of the sections and that appropriate records are retained in an orderly fashion and that there is an adequate audit trail. Assist the Band 6 in ensuring that any Internal or External audit recommendations in respect of sections is considered and where agreed, implemented. Contribute to the Trusts overall corporate governance processes to ensure its compliance with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability. ### People Management and Development Responsibilities To be responsible for the performance management and professional development of staff and contribute to continuous improvement within sections. To maintain good staff relationships and moral within sections. Ensure structure and practices support effective teams, continuous improvement and innovation. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and staff to ensure achievement of Trusts objectives. To lead by example in practising the highest standards of conduct in accordance with the Code of Conduct for HPSS Managers. Ensure the Trust has a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality financial information and support services. To participate in the Trust’s Performance Review Scheme and proactively seek out development opportunities. Review individually on a regular basis the performance of all staff within their area of responsibility. Provide guidance on personal development requirements and advise on and initiate appropriate action. To delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within the section, consistent with effective decision making, whilst retaining responsibility and accountability for results. To participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff to the section in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. To take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. To promote the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure that this policy is adhered to by staff within the section. Adhere to Trusts Disciplinary & Capability Policies. Approve / review Teams travel / incidental expenses. Managerial Responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to be able to manage a range of targets and objectives, while ensuring that expert judgement and advice is provided to the Trust at all times. Responsibility for maintaining the physical assets within their area. Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures. ### Communications and Information Management Responsibilities Provide detailed information/ reports regarding General Ledger and Systems Administration functions to Senior Managers when necessary for decision making process. The postholder will be expected to review the reporting requirements in relation to their area of work to meet new or changing needs. ### Quality Responsibilities To ensure that the needs of patients / clients are at the core of the way that the Trust delivers services and that capital and financial resources are effectively deployed to meet those needs. To ensure that robust performance management arrangements are developed and implemented for the post holder’s area of work. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved in the post and can / may be amended to meet the changing needs of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust; consequently, an employee may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post / band as assigned to them. All Job Descriptions are subject to regular review. ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Organisation supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Organisational policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins The Organisation’s values. ### RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES 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 the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) 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 and 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 September 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Finance Officer DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Finance & Estates SALARY Band 5 ### HOURS 37.5 Ref No: 55911160 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience/Qualifications Part qualified CCAB recognised body and one year *suitable relevant financial experience. OR Hold a university degree or equivalent and one years *suitable relevant financial experience. AAT/HND qualified or equivalent (QCF Level 5) and one years *suitable relevant financial experience. Demonstrate four years *relevant financial experiance at Band 4 (or equivalent) include equivalencies where necessary Shortlisting by Application Form Other a. working experience of managing a team for a minimum of one year. b. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office, and an ability to utilise them to their full potential. c. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities/ Knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of having worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful Financial Services outcomes for a minimum of 1 year. Ability to plan and work effectively within timescales and deadlines. A sound knowledge of systems and internal controls within a financial environment Interview / Test ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job-related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Experience At least 1 year’s * relevant experience working in a Health and Social Care organisation. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click Here THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - Equal Opportunities Employer - HSCNI Jobs ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## 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.