Finance Assistant – Cash Full Time NEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Wanting to get into finance? In this role as Finance Assistant you will be very hands on in multiple areas of Operational Finance within UHS.

You will be supporting the Cash team process the cash transaction, assisting our AP team addressing queries to process invoices promptly while also assisting in the production of monthly and yearly financial reports.

This role reports into the Senior Financial Accountant, working closely with the Deputy Chief cashier, being a key member of the financial accounting team, working closely with other operational finance teams, AP, AR and Treasury to ensure day to day business operates smoothly.

This role requires you to be on site.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include raising Sales invoices and Requisition to external customers and suppliers.

Processing cash transactions and ensuring they are accounted for on the finance system in a timely manner.

Maintaining the records for the collection and returns of patients valuables and money.

Creating and maintaining Control accounts for the Operational Finance team.

This role involves the manipulation of data files so the post-holder will require intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of Formulas and Pivots tables.

This role is fully on site at Southampton General Hospital, Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm and post-holder will be expected to attend wards on a daily basis.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And ExperienceQualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• AAT intermediate level / NVQ Level 3
• GCSEs (grades 9-5; A*-C) including Mathematics and English or equivalent experience
• Some knowledge of finance procedures e.g. petty cash, systems, VAT

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of clerical, finance or customer service work

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Admin and clerical skills
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Communication
• Data analysis
• General IT skills
• Logical thinking
• Microsoft Office skills
• Organisational skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Working under pressure

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together