Job summary
37.5 hours per week
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team based in Barnsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team responsible for supporting the Trusts Care Groups, delivering high quality and timely financial management services to all budget holders.
Working as an integral member of the Finance Team, the Finance Officer is required to organise personal workload to meet all relevant financial timetables. You will be a logical thinker who works in a methodical manner, paying particular attention to accuracy. The post holders will also be expected to support team members as required including assisting with forecasting, costing, budget setting and expenditure analysis.
We support flexible working in line with the Trusts flexible working policy and we also offer a fully funded study package for those wanting to gain a professional qualification.
We believe that having a diverse workforce is essential and offer an inclusive and welcoming place to work for individuals of all backgrounds.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
For informal enquiries contact Daynah Hunter via email: Daynah.hunter@swyt.nhs.uk.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the Management Accountants Team in delivering a high quality and timely financial management service to budget holders within the Care Groups. Working as an integral member of the team, the Finance Officer is required to organise personal workloads to meet all relevant financial timetables in the delivery of the financial management remit as set by the Finance Manager / Deputy Director of Finance.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £25,760 to £31,157 a year Band 3/Band 4 depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9378-QA01469
- Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For the full details of the role please see the supporting job descriptions and person specifications attached.
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This advert is for Finance Officer with South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Wakefield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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