
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements 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 listedAdditional 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
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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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