Graduate Finance Trainee

Job overview

Please note on site presence is required for this role with hybrid working options available which can be discussed at interview stage.

This role is a training post within the finance department based in management accounts.

The trainee will be supported to achieve either a CIMA or ACCA qualification. Support will include financial support, time off for study and access to a mentor within the department.

The postholder will receive a wide variety of experience, to support them to apply for a substantive post with an NHS Trust on completion of the training scheme.

The post will require a commitment to continuous improvement, supporting the development of financial processes alongside a desire to study for professional accountancy exams. Excellent interpersonal, team, and communication skills will be required to enable the post holder to fully support the managers and clinicians within the Directorate. You will need to work within tight deadlines, work under pressure and possess a real drive to succeed. Academic and practical training will be provided, we well as ongoing senior management support with training and development.

Main duties of the job

The principle duty of the role will be to assist the Finance & Business Manager in the provision of an expert management accounting service. During this role the trainee will acquire a broad range of practical management accounting experience.

Regular tasks and duties would include:

• Ensuring monthly accruals and prepayments are posted and accurate supporting documentation is maintained for these journals.
• Ensuring the budget statements are produced in line with the department’s monthly timetable.
• Access data from a variety of sources in order to produce variance analysis reports for budget holders and senior managers.
• Responding to queries from budget holders
• Ensuring that budgets are set in accordance with agreed business plans
• Assisting in the preparation of business plans, business cases and service change proposals, incorporating trend and risk analysis providing support to the decision making process across complex ranges of options.
• Assisting in the production of a monthly forecast of income and expenditure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Interview date: Thursday 29th October 2026