Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (Until 31st July 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7367836COR
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princes House
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Finance Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
This opportunity within the Corporate Services Management Accounting team, is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career or gain experience in finance. The role will be working with several departments across the trust and within the finance teams, in particular Management and Financial Accounting. Tasks will include ensuring costs are allocated accurately across all departments, supporting the Corporate Services Management Accounting team in delivering financial information in line with internal and external deadlines, and raising requisitions for the Finance Directorate.
Main duties of the job
To manage weekly and monthly processing and reconciliation of NHSP and NHS Supply Chain invoices including the month end process
To have responsibility of providing management accounts support to a small corporate department, under the direct guidance of the Senior Management Accountant
To assist in preparation of the monthly and annual management accounts as and when required
To respond to simple queries from budget holders under the guidance of the Senior Management Accountant
To process requisitions raised within Finance department and dealing with related queries
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full job description and person specification, please see attached document. For further information, please contact Gary Dunster.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
- Qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Accounting and Financial procedures
- Proven experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable criteria
- Experience of finance systems, including eFinancials, Jedox
- Previous NHS Experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Analytical Skills - Able to extract, analyse and present financial information
- Ability to work on own intiative
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Time management and prioritisation skills
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gary Dunster
- Job title
- Senior Management Accountant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183228112
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