Job summary
The Financial Accounts Officer will support the effective operation of the Financial Accounts Team by helping to maintain robust financial controls and accurate, timely accounting records. Working closely with the Financial and Charitable Fund Accountant and the Financial Systems and Reporting Accountant, the post holder will assist with processing financial information, preparing journals and reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end activities, responding to routine finance queries, and maintaining data within Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets. The role provides an excellent opportunity to use initiative, develop financial systems knowledge and contribute to continuous improvements in finance processes and reporting.
This is a full time position 37.5 hrs Fixed term contract for 12 months maternity cover
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Process financial information accurately and promptly, including Non-PO invoices, payment requests and enquiries received through the Finance Resource inbox.
Prepare and input monthly accrual, adjustment and prepayment journals to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain accounting records in Unit4 and supporting spreadsheets, including employee benefit and salary sacrifice reconciliations.
Assist with control account reconciliations, investigate differences and take appropriate action to resolve outstanding items.
Work with the Trust's shared service provider to resolve routine queries relating to purchase invoices, new suppliers and Unit4 user records.
Support compliance with the Better Payment Practice Code by monitoring invoices and following up approvals before they become overdue.
Prepare supporting documents and working papers for month-end, annual accounts, audit and the NHS Agreement of Balances exercise for creditor balances.
Respond to routine finance queries, carry out basic financial data analysis and comply with relevant financial procedures.
Use Excel, Word and Unit4 effectively, manage the assigned workload with minimal supervision and contribute to improvements in working practices.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
842-FIN-7753-26
Job locations
Walton Hospital
Whitecoates Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
