Financial Management Assistant in Birmingham

Job SummaryUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as this role does not meet the skill or salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply but please note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, and you must have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development, with comprehensive support for those studying towards an accounting qualification, including a training coach, full financial support and a day a week allocated study time.

Main duties of the jobThe Financial Management Assistant is responsible for the production of monthly management accounts and for providing sound financial advice and support to operational managers, both clinical and non‐clinical, at ward, department and clinical business unit level.

The Key Elements of the Role Are To:

Provide operational managers with information and analysis each month.

Review actual income and expenditure within the Trust ledger system (ABS).

Prepare and input journals and accruals to produce accurate management accounts.

Hold meetings with budget holders and managers independently.

Support the Directorate Teams to ensure timely reporting and recovery of income.

Prepare budget virements and journals to maintain the integrity of financial and staffing budgets.

About UsUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‐on‐Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we proudly serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 09 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‐time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 205-7684352-A

Job location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke‐on‐Trent, ST4 6QG

Qualifications

5 GCSE passes or equivalent including Maths & English

AAT Certification Level 3 and/or Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject area (e.g. business or accountancy)

Essential Skills

Experience of working in a similar environment.

Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures / knowledge of computerised ledger systems.

Able to work to tight deadlines within a demanding environment.

Strong verbal communication skills.

IT skills.

Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Able to use own initiative and work as a team member.

Desirable

NHS Finance Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer DetailsUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS TrustRoyal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke‐on‐TrentST4 6QGWebsite: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

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