At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Accounts Officer and manage financial data with precision.
- Company: Be part of Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services, a dynamic NHS subsidiary.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements available to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus experience in accounts and Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 25156 - 26552 £ per year.
Our people are our greatest strength and through our people we strive to make continuous improvements.
Main area: Finance
Grade: DSFS grade A
Contract: Permanent (Subject to 6 month probation period)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 166-DSFS-8202467
Site: Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT
Town: Chesterfield
Salary: £25,156 - £26,552 Per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/08/2026 23:59
Interview date: 10/09/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the DSFS Financial Services team as an Accounts Officer. We are looking for a motivated team player who is pro-active, enjoys working with data and figures and can also demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Main duties of the job:
- Accurately identify price/quantity variances
- Communicate effectively to deal with requests and queries both appropriately and promptly, both verbally and written
- Adhere to all DSFS Policies and Procedures
- Effective use of IT technology type equipment and systems required to maintain the quality/provision of services
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that’s 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS has just over 700 staff in Facilities, Estates, Procurement, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Finance and Clinical Engineering.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone’s abilities, uniqueness and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person specification:
Qualifications:
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) Mathematics & English (Grades A-C or 4-9)
- A level (or equivalent)
- AAT
Experience:
- Previous Accounts Payable office experience
- Experience of Microsoft packages, Excel and Word
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Previous Accounts Receivable office experience
- Previous experience of computerised financial applications
- General understanding of accounting principles
- Previous NHS Accounts Payable experience
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous knowledge of NHS Contracted Out Services VAT
Personal Attributes:
- Smart appearance
- Excellent numeric ability
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Pleasant and courteous manner
- Demonstrates DSFS Values
- Able to demonstrate DSFS Values of Responsive, Reliable, Resourceful and Respectful
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship; any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered at this point in time.
When DSFS Ltd are able to offer sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK), applicants will be required to provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (‘DSFS’) is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail; therefore please check your e-mail account, spam folders and NHS Jobs (where applicable) account regularly.
References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an up to date email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the DSFS Human Resources team on 01246 513737 / crhft.dsfshumanresources@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
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Accounts Officer in Chesterfield employer: Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited
Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises corporate governance and risk management. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in Derbyshire.
Contact Details:
Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited Recruitment Team
