Location
Derby, England
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 pro rata pa
Profession
Assistant (management discipline unspecified)
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

6 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Demonstrates Excellent IT Skills in Excel and Word

  • Skills

    Demonstrates Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Skills

    Demonstrates ability to analyse and interpret financial data

  • Qualifications

    AAT Qualified or Equivalent Experience

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Demonstrates Knowledge of Accounting Procedures

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Demonstrates Knowledge of Financial Computer Systems/Ledgers

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Experience in financial management

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Financial Management team as a Senior Financial Management Assistant within the Surgery team. You will play a key role part of the team responsible for the preparation of management accounting information to the Trust.

You will play a key role part of the team responsible for the preparation of management accounting information to the Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking, and focused individual who is able to provide accurate financial and analytical support within the team and to budget holders.

Main duties of the job

The job role is wide and varied and hence you must be able to manage competing demands for your time. Flexibility and adaptability are key to this role, as is a desire to learn and develop.

Your main responsibilities will be to support the production of accurate and timely monthly statements, including prepayments, invoicing and journals. Supporting the Business Unit Accountants in investigating and explaining financial variances from budgets. Assisting in the budget setting process and the maintenance of supporting information for this.

Application closing date: 14 September 2026

Interview date: 25 September 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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This advert is for Senior Financial Management Assistant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant (management discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.

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