Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-CORP1954
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Acre Mill
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/08/2025
Employer heading
Finance Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the financial management team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
The successful candidate will need to be educated to A level standard or have an equivalent level of experience. They will also need excellent
Microsoft Office skills and experience of other computerised systems. Knowledge of Oracle general ledger and ESR would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
• Analyse / interpret / investigate complex financial data, queries and discrepancies which may involve a series of options, being clear on
the value added of carrying out such work.
• Working within policies and procedures appropriate to own area, plan and prioritise own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual financial timetables are met.
• Develop, create and manipulate reports and present accurate, timely financial data using computer databases and spreadsheets.
• To interrogate and produce information and reports from a wide range of computerised systems by the use of a high level of IT skills,
including Excel, the general ledger, Hyperion and ESR.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the finance system and other associated systems to ensure the ability to produce a variety of
information appropriate to the needs of the organisation.
• Ensure accurate coding of all income and expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
• Undertake monthly control reconciliations.
• Raise invoices as requested by budget holders / Divisional Finance Teams.
• To assist in the completion of ad hoc projects as required.
• The post holder will be expected to develop the role on an ongoing basis with his / her manager and the service and to adapt the job
according to management and organisational changes.
• Any other duties as required
Working for our organisation
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties
• Required to assist patients / clients / relatives during incidental contacts.
Professional Duties
• Maintain confidentiality and security of personal information at all times.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and any legislative developments or changes in Trust policy and procedures are adhered to.
Managerial Duties
• There are no managerial duties required in this post.
Financial Duties
• Awareness of basic accounting principles and knowledge of key areas of legislation as it affects own finance area.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity in the production of financial information.
Managing Self
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in
the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- GCSEs in Maths & English at Grades A*-C or equivalent qualifications.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge / experience in relevant subject
- Able to demonstrate continuing personal / professional development
Desirable criteria
- AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Experience of computerised systems
- Accurate keyboard/VDU skills.
- Clear and effective number and numeric reasoning skills.
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Excel
- Analytical / problem solver
- Plan and organise own work within policies and procedures
- Attention to detail / accuracy
- Ability to use a keyboard / VDU for significant periods of time
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working within the NHS / Foundation Trust
- Able to use own initiative and to work to tight deadlines.
- Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
- Recent / relevant Financial and or Management Accounting experience
- Experience of Oracle General Ledger / other recognised accounting packages
- Experience of ESR
Communication and Relationships ( Including Managment Responsibilities)
Essential criteria
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with effective listening skills.
- Enthusiastic team player.
- Able to communicate with colleagues across the organisation.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Wise
- Job title
- Deputy Finance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 355465
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