Search for more NHS jobs in Sheffield
Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility with Service Managers and other Directorate colleagues
- Skills
Ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills
- Skills
Good written and verbal reasoning communication skills
- Skills
Concentration skills to undertake complex and involved analysis
- Skills
Interpersonal skills to communicate with external bodies.
- Experience
Sufficient and relevant experience of working in a Financial Accounting/Treasury Management environment.
- Experience
Demonstrably good IT skills including Excel Advanced level as regular user.
- Qualifications
5 GCSE including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above and 2 A Levels
- Qualifications
AAT qualified or equivalent demonstrable qualification.
- Further Training
Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Experience
Experience of working in NHS Finance in an Acute Hospital
- Experience
Access Database skills
- Experience
Experience of Integrated ledger systems
- Qualifications
Honours Degree
- Qualifications
European Computer Driving Licence (or equivalent)
Job overview
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is the largest employer in the region and we are committed to providing a great place to work for all our staff across our hospitals and community services. We are a highly vibrant organisation with some of the highest levels of staff retention of any major employer in the country and our staff consistently rate us as a safe and supportive place to work. Treating our staff well is at the heart of who we are as an employer and we provide first class salary packages including above average holiday entitlement and a wide range of flexible benefits.
The successful candidate will be an appropriately qualified and committed individual, with sufficient relevant financial experience, as outlined in the person specification. Spreadsheet skills and experience of electronic financial ledgers, treasury/cash book management, governance arrangements and reporting systems are fundamental to the role. The ability to balance and prioritise competing work deadlines will be critical.
The post requires good technical competence combined with the ability to communicate effectively. In return, the post offers a breadth of financial accounting and governance experience and will be a perfect fit for a self-motivated individual seeking a challenge and who wants to make a difference in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
We spend around £1.6billion each year to provide over two million patient episodes, and it is essential that we have the best team helping and supporting us in being the best organisation we can possibly be. To help us do this we are now seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Officer within the Financial Accounting and Governance team.
The candidate will work closely with a friendly and supportive team as well as clinical and corporate colleagues to support a first-class Finance team to ensure we provide the best possible care to patients and deliver the best value for money for the people of Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong IT skills, along with relevant experience of treasury management and financial ledgers are fundamental to the role, as is a strong customer service focus.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 4 Officer (discipline unspecified) roles in Sheffield
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Senior Financial Accounting Officer with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Officer (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum/ Pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (Maternity Cover. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.). The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (10 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.