About this role
Job summary
We're recruiting a Finance Support Officer to provide high-quality support across the Corporate Finance function. This is an exciting new role that combines transactional finance, reporting and practical support to our Finance Business Partners, including contributing to the month-end close.
Corporate finance spans the whole Trust, so you'll work with a wide range of services and stakeholders. It's a great opportunity to build your finance skills, develop confidence in interpreting complex financial information, and contribute to the insights that help teams manage resources effectively.
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to learn, comfortable working in a busy environment, with strong attention to detail and a positive, outward-focused approach.
Working in NHS finance means your work directly supports patient care by helping the Trust run as efficiently and effectively as possible for the people we serve.
Main duties of the job
Under the leadership/guidance and with support across the Corporate Finance team
- Accurately input financial information to the ledger and associated systems
- Liaising with key stakeholders, budget holders, and users of financial information
- Use finance software to upload expenditure and other bulk journals to the ledger
- Assist in the preparation and input of budget and expenditure journals into the financial system to agreed timetables, including correction of feeder system input
- Production and analysis of reports and confidential financial information from appropriate systems to answer ad hoc enquiries
- Support analysis and explanation of budget /expenditure/income variances in liaison with appropriate staff
- Meet with budget holders on a regular basis to support and inform
- Support and advise team members in the preparation of business cases for revenue and capital developments
- Respond to ad hoc queries around what may be sensitive, political and confidential issues, including Freedom of Information requests
- Ensure information provided is consistent with corporate objectives
- Data entry
- Carry out other duties that may from time to time be required by finance staff
- Provide cover across the team as needed
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2004 following a reconfiguration of health services in Gloucestershire. We provide acute hospital services across two main district general hospitals, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, as well as maternity services at Stroud Maternity Hospital.
We are proud to place people at the centre of everything we do, working as one team with a shared ambition to grow, develop and learn. Every contribution is valued, and by combining our skills and experience we support both our diverse communities and each other. Gloucestershire offers a strong sense of community and outstanding natural beauty, from historic towns to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With excellent schools, vibrant cultural life, and superb transport links to Bristol, Birmingham and London, it is an inspiring place to live and work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 3 A Levels or Equivalent
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4 / Grade C and above)
Desirable
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 qualified
- Studying or desire to study for a CCAB qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas
- Ability to analyse, interpret and report large complex data
- High level of numeracy and accuracy skills
Desirable
- Able to create/refresh reports in PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
- Aware of the benefits of AI and able to utilise in line with the Trust AI policy
Experience
Essential
- Finance accounting software system experience
- Practical application of basic accounting concepts and techniques
- Experience of prioritising demands and working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Appropriate finance experience within the NHS or a large finance department
- Experience of working with varied stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
3 A Levels or Equivalent 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4 / Grade C and above)
Desirable
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 qualified Studying or desire to study for a CCAB qualification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas Ability to analyse, interpret and report large complex data High level of numeracy and accuracy skills
Desirable
Able to create/refresh reports in PowerPoint Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams Aware of the benefits of AI and able to utilise in line with the Trust AI policy
Experience Essential
Finance accounting software system experience Practical application of basic accounting concepts and techniques Experience of prioritising demands and working to tight deadlines
Desirable
Appropriate finance experience within the NHS or a large finance department Experience of working with varied stakeholders
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates a commitment and recognition of the core values of the NHS and of the Trust's values Consistent professionalism and objectivity Confident and approachable Good communication skills Able to work independently, remotely, but also as a team Requirement to meet CPD skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Riverside House
Cheltenham
GL53 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)