Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team supporting Planned Care services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
The role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, attention to detail and an interest in developing an career in NHS Finance. You will place a key role in supporting the production of management accounts, monthly reporting and budgetary control, working with both clinical and operational teams, to help the Trust deliver high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to full but in summary:
Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis
Work closely with budget holders to provide accurate and timely financial information
Assist with adhoc costings, income analysis and reporting
Support annual processes including budgeting and year end closedown, along with some audit requirements
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Finance Directorate and Planned Care Teams
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7749434COR
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Care Group Offices - Level 3, Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for supporting the Care Group Finance Team in the provision of professional analysis of financial and business information to contribute to operational management and decision making within designated areas of the Trust.
To assist in the provision of financial support and advice to Directorates
To be responsible for a specified workload, with the support of the Finance Manager, in the production of monthly management accounts and performance information
Helping to maintain the accuracy of Finance General ledger, including requesting invoices, monthly accruals & prepayments, plus any changes required to budgets
Provide support to the Finance Manager in responding to enquiries from budget holders and managers and assisting them on all operation finance and performance issues
Support the Finance Manager in the training of new budget holders
Meet budget holders unaccompanied where appropriate
Assist in the formulation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, using appropriate spreadsheets and software packages to calculate pay and non-pay expenditure projections and correctly input into the financial system
Produce ad hoc reports, including spreadsheets and graphs, as required
Be responsible for requisitions and invoicing queries related to centrally managed services within the Care Group
Manage own workload
Responsible for reconciliation of ESR to the budgeted establishment and processing changes to the both ESR and the ledger in line with the Budget Virement process
Responsible for checking payroll data and the production of code correction journals
Raise all accruals and prepayment journals as appropriate and then be responsible for the input of them onto the financial ledger
Be responsible for the raising of invoices to ensure the correct level of income is received and cash flow maintained
Ensure that all work is completed in line with Care Group and Trust deadlines
To undertake all work within Trust financial procedures, policies, guidelines and best accounting practices
Be responsible for planning own work to meet monthly and periodic Care Group and Trust timetable deadlines
Investigate and analyse monthly variances
Investigation and analysis of initial budget variances, performance management and expenditure trends, with guidance/direction from Finance Manager
Monitoring of computer generated accounting information, comparisons with budget and correction of errors
Raise and input budget variations and accrual journals as necessary
Assist in providing information for statutory and regulatory returns
Assist in providing information to support the production of annual accounts, external audit and Monitor returns, as guided by Finance Manager
Other duties and responsibilities
Support the Finance Manager as required
Cover the duties of the Finance Manager in the event of short term absence
Undertake other ad hoc duties as and when required by Finance Manager and Care Group Director of Finance
Provide support to cover other Care Group finance needs during periods of absence
Professional/Technical

• Become an expert user on Excel/Jedox, and a user of Oracle and any other internal financial systems

Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for supporting the Care Group Finance Team in the provision of professional analysis of financial and business information to contribute to operational management and decision making within designated areas of the Trust.
To assist in the provision of financial support and advice to Directorates
To be responsible for a specified workload, with the support of the Finance Manager, in the production of monthly management accounts and performance information
Helping to maintain the accuracy of Finance General ledger, including requesting invoices, monthly accruals & prepayments, plus any changes required to budgets
Provide support to the Finance Manager in responding to enquiries from budget holders and managers and assisting them on all operation finance and performance issues
Support the Finance Manager in the training of new budget holders
Meet budget holders unaccompanied where appropriate
Assist in the formulation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, using appropriate spreadsheets and software packages to calculate pay and non-pay expenditure projections and correctly input into the financial system
Produce ad hoc reports, including spreadsheets and graphs, as required
Be responsible for requisitions and invoicing queries related to centrally managed services within the Care Group
Manage own workload
Responsible for reconciliation of ESR to the budgeted establishment and processing changes to the both ESR and the ledger in line with the Budget Virement process
Responsible for checking payroll data and the production of code correction journals
Raise all accruals and prepayment journals as appropriate and then be responsible for the input of them onto the financial ledger
Be responsible for the raising of invoices to ensure the correct level of income is received and cash flow maintained
Ensure that all work is completed in line with Care Group and Trust deadlines
To undertake all work within Trust financial procedures, policies, guidelines and best accounting practices
Be responsible for planning own work to meet monthly and periodic Care Group and Trust timetable deadlines
Investigate and analyse monthly variances
Investigation and analysis of initial budget variances, performance management and expenditure trends, with guidance/direction from Finance Manager
Monitoring of computer generated accounting information, comparisons with budget and correction of errors
Raise and input budget variations and accrual journals as necessary
Assist in providing information for statutory and regulatory returns
Assist in providing information to support the production of annual accounts, external audit and Monitor returns, as guided by Finance Manager
Other duties and responsibilities
Support the Finance Manager as required
Cover the duties of the Finance Manager in the event of short term absence
Undertake other ad hoc duties as and when required by Finance Manager and Care Group Director of Finance
Provide support to cover other Care Group finance needs during periods of absence
Professional/Technical

• Become an expert user on Excel/Jedox, and a user of Oracle and any other internal financial systems

Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential

• Experience of using accounting ledger systems
• AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management accounts experience
• Actively Studying for a full professional qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential

• IT literacy: proficient in use of MS Office systems including Excel & Word
• Pro-active and good inter-personal skills.
• Has a results orientated perspective and problem solving approach

Desirable

• Experience of working with a range of finance and non financial colleagues

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential

• Assertive, self-confident and self-motivated
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential

• Experience of using accounting ledger systems
• AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management accounts experience
• Actively Studying for a full professional qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential

• IT literacy: proficient in use of MS Office systems including Excel & Word
• Pro-active and good inter-personal skills.
• Has a results orientated perspective and problem solving approach

Desirable

• Experience of working with a range of finance and non financial colleagues

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential

• Assertive, self-confident and self-motivated
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Skills Required