Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Hybrid working)
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-7875391
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/05/2026
Employer heading
Finance Income Analyst (Internal only)
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
Subject to Job Matching
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the finance team at East Cheshire Trust for an income analyst. This is a role for someone with finance experience.
Hours per week: 30 hybrid working, 2 days a week based at Macclesfield Hospital and 2 days home working.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will assist the Band 6 and the Planning and income accountant, in financial planning and reporting of the Trusts financial income position and also providing support with contracting and commissioning.
They will assist in maintaining, monitoring, and helping report income as required both internally and externally and present information to non-finance colleagues in an accessible form
To monitor the Trust’s Non-Contract Activity (NCA) and overseas income and to support in invoicing process.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
- Accounting Technicians) member or equivalent experience or Honours Degree level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications, NHS information systems, data collection, research and analysis.
- Understanding of the contracting regime, and commissioner contract payment process
- Developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral) persuasive and facilitation skills.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within a financial environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Developed organisational skills – ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities and progressing multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
- Familiar with working in a multidisciplinary environment/ teams
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Cocker
- Job title
- Income Accountant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661116
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