Job Description

We currently have an Assistant Finance Manager vacancy for an ambitious individual that is interested in progressing their careers in NHS finance This individual should have some experience within a busy management accounts function and / or should be close to achieving their accountancy qualification. They should be able to demonstrate strong communication/ interpersonal and management skills supervising one member of staff.
Main duties of the job
This post will work along with the Finance Manager and be responsible for a range of services within the Pathology division within the Trust. This post is responsible for preparing and posting the major journals ensuring the month end is accurate working closely with the finance manager. The post-holder will be expected to work within the Divisional Finance Team to deliver high quality financial information and advice for the South West London Pathology (SWLP). SWLP is a partnership and provide pathology services for St Georges, Epsom & St Helier, Croydon and Kingston NHS Hospitals. SWLP is hosted by St Georges.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
46,419 to 55,046 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-NN-7559053-A&C-Z
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Financial responsibility for a range of services within a Support Service Division and its directorates.
2. Ensuring financial information is provided in accordance with Trust financial timetables and procedures.
3. Responding to request for financial information from managers and budget holders and investigates issues as required.
4. Providing advice to managers and staff on all financial issues.
5. Assist budget setting and assist with completing business case developments.
6. Managing and controls of staffing requests checking to budget and funding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Financial responsibility for a range of services within a Support Service Division and its directorates.
2. Ensuring financial information is provided in accordance with Trust financial timetables and procedures.
3. Responding to request for financial information from managers and budget holders and investigates issues as required.
4. Providing advice to managers and staff on all financial issues.
5. Assist budget setting and assist with completing business case developments.
6. Managing and controls of staffing requests checking to budget and funding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ - Level 4, or AAT - Technician level, or NEBS - Level 3, or HNC, or Diploma (eg IPPM), or completion of the second stage of a professional qualification or experience indicated below

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 3 years NHS Trust Finance experience or equivalent organisation

Skills
Essential

• Good level of competence in basic Excel, Word and Outlook
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to all levels of staff and management
• Good organisational skills used in planning the work priorities of others

Knowledge
Essential

• Good understanding of NHS Trust financial framework, sound grasp of accounting techniques and principles (especially as they apply to the NHS),
• sound understanding of Trust accounting systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards
• Awareness of current NHS finance issues

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ - Level 4, or AAT - Technician level, or NEBS - Level 3, or HNC, or Diploma (eg IPPM), or completion of the second stage of a professional qualification or experience indicated below

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 3 years NHS Trust Finance experience or equivalent organisation

Skills
Essential

• Good level of competence in basic Excel, Word and Outlook
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to all levels of staff and management
• Good organisational skills used in planning the work priorities of others

Knowledge
Essential

• Good understanding of NHS Trust financial framework, sound grasp of accounting techniques and principles (especially as they apply to the NHS),
• sound understanding of Trust accounting systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards
• Awareness of current NHS finance issues

Skills Required