Finance Officer (NHS AfC: Band 3) - Research & Innovation - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation[...]

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Main area Research & Innovation Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (hours negotiable, with a minimum of 30 per week) Job ref 425-25-7100535

Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Town Sheffield Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/04/2025 23:59

Finance Officer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Permanent | Full-time (30 hours per week considered)

We're looking for a Finance Officer to join the Research & Innovation Care Group. You will provide support to the team, ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions and maintaining efficient administrative processes. You will help investigate budget variances, raise invoices, track expenditure, and support the daily financial needs of our research activities.

About Us: We support around 300 research studies annually, including a range of clinical trials, innovation, and technology projects. We are home to an NIHR-funded Commercial Research Delivery Centre and NIHR Health-tech Research Centre, and much of our interventional research is supported by our Clinical Research Facility Team alongside our Research Governance Team.

About You:

• Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a finance role or department
• Experience using financial software, ledger systems and with invoicing

If you're passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and have a solid background in finance, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Assistant Research Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Track and investigate budget variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journals and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Process cheque requests and ensure timely payments.
• Raise and check invoices.
• Book travel arrangements and raise Purchase Order Numbers for research-related expenses.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date finance ledger records, providing reports as needed.
• Help prepare financial statements and reports.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE level of education or functional skills
• NVQ level 3/AAT intermediate level or equivalent level of experience

Experience

• Experience of working within a finance role or department in a large and complex organisation (at least 12 months experience)
• Experience with using financial software and ledger systems
• Experience with invoicing
• Experience of budgeting and financial reporting
• Experience in academia / NHS settings

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of financial regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of financial coding structures, petty cash, VAT
• Comprehensive IT skills including: email, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Internet or comparable computer packages
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan and complete multiple pieces of work to meet deadlines
• Ability to find solutions to problems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial information to non-experts
• Advanced Excel skills

Personal attributes

• High levels of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records
• Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Gillian Gatenby Job title Associate Director for Research & Innovation Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01143053219 Additional information

Ruth Morgan

Assistant Research Accountant

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