Finance Accounts Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £31,157 per annum [Band 3 £25,760-£27,476 / Band 4 £28,392-£31,157] |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Farnworth, BL4 0JR |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7925298/241-231CD-26 |
Summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months.
The postholder will undertake a range of duties to ensure that the Group’s monthly financial reporting statements and annual accounts are produced promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions and Department of Health Guidelines.
You will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective operation of the Group’s Charitable Funds and completion of the Annual Accounts and Report in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
Ensure the Trust, IFM and Charitable Fund cash books are always up to date.
If applying for asecondment, interested parties should discuss the opportunity with their line manager before applying.
To undertake a range of monthly control account reconciliations with reference to adequate source documentation.
To maintain the Trust, IFM and Charitable Fund cashbooks ensuring they reconcile on a daily basis.
To assist the Finance Manager in the production of the monthly budget statements for charitable funds and capital reporting.
To assist in the production of the monthly financial accounts reports.
To audit new supplier details onto the Purchase Ledger.
To assist in maintaining the Losses & Special Payments register on a monthly basis and provide reports as required.
To assist in the production of the Trust’s annual accounts by maintenance of adequate accounting records throughout the year and completion of annual duties as appropriate.
To monitor out-of-date payable orders and reissue as appropriate.
To assist in the annual stocktaking for all relevant departments, to calculate stock values, report findings to managers and reconcile to ledger, ensuring that stock is accurately reported in the Annual accounts.
To maintain effective working relationships with other Trust staff and outside organisations to ensure the delivery of a professional service with high levels of customer satisfaction.
To assist in monitoring charitable income and expenditure to ensure that it is allocated and spent correctly in accordance with the donors wishes.
In our team, you’ll find:
• Afriendly, supportive, and collaborative environment
• Opportunities forprofessional development, including NHS finance or other apprentice training
• Flexible working options that support work–life balance
• The opportunity to grow your skills within a respected and essential area of NHS finance
For full duties and responsibilities, please see attached Job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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