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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Finance Activity Spreadsheets
- Knowledge
Ability to use Edge to update financial records.
- Knowledge
The ability to raise debtors notifications for outstanding activity
- Experience
Previous experience of operating in a Finance role/ Data Manager role
- Experience
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Qualifications
NVQ 4 level in Accounting (AAT) or equivalent
- Qualifications
Advanced Word and Excel Skills, relevant IT training and experience.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the R&I Set up process.
- Experience
NHS Finance experience.
- Experience
Working with Clinical Trial Monitors
- Qualifications
Business Administration/Finance NVQ
- Qualifications
Graduate
Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Assistant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Management team supporting the Research Division.
This role will provide support to the Finance Research team, with a key focus on Trial Income recovery. The Research Division is a self-funding area within the Trust and relies on income to fund their activities. The post holder will lead on generating invoices for trial activity in collaboration with Clinical Trial Admin teams and Commercial and Non-Commercial sponsors. Key skills required are attention to detail, clear communication skills – written and verbal, problem solving abilities, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and on own initiative.
The finance team have a hybrid working arrangement of three days based in the office at the Wirral site and two days working from home.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key player in the Research Finance team and take responsibility for ensuring that Finance Activity sheets are maintained and activity invoices are raised to Pharmaceutical Companies in accordance with the Clinical Trial Agreement.
In addition to handling invoice generation on a day-to-day basis, the Post holder will also support in investigating and resolving aged debt queries to ensure full income recovery in accordance with Clinical Trials Agreement.
The post holder will liaise with Trial Admin teams and commercial sponsors to agree patient activity and invoice contents, answering any queries as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
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This advert is for Research Finance Business Support Assistant with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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