Job vacancy: Senior Finance Assistant, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Eastleigh

Job summary

Main area: Finance
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 104-ICB-6475TG

Employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
Employer type: NHS
Site: Omega House
Town: Eastleigh
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/10/2026 23:59

Senior Finance Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholders will support the Management Accountant in providing a comprehensive management accounting service for their designated areas.

Support the production of financial statements for month end reporting for areas of responsibility.

Support the Annual Accounts process by preparing reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting documentation.

Provide analysis of expenditure, income and budget variances for designated areas, identifying issues and supporting interpretation of financial performance.

Raise and process periodic invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Input accruals and prepayments to ensure the financial position reported is true and fair.

Maintain and update financial procedures for designated areas, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.

Manage day‑to‑day financial queries and resolve routine issues autonomously, working within established procedures and governance frameworks.

Support budget updates and in‑year adjustments, ensuring they are processed correctly and in line with operational requirements.

Support implementation of changes to financial processes where required to enhance service delivery.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role; the job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Person specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

AAT part qualified/studying towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience
Previous knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
Numerate with good analytical skills
Able to work to strict deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including commissioning.
Knowledge of the ICB reporting cycle.

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Good communication skills Both oral and written and good interpersonal skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative.

Others

Essential criteria

Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
Ability to engage with colleagues and wider teams, sharing knowledge and learning from others to ensure the delivery of high-quality financial support..

Please note the following before applying:

1. We reserve the right to amend the closing date based on the volume of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.

2. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

3. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. As an ICB, we value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

4. If you are successful and are joining from a non-NHS background, there will be an expectation that you will be engaged from the bottom of the pay band. If you would like to review the Agenda for Change pay scales in more detail and to view other benefits of working in the NHS, please visit the Agenda for Change website for further details.

5. New employees to the ICB will be subject to a probationary period of six months (some exemptions apply, please refer to the ICBs policy for full details).

We encourage and support our staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as this remains the best way to protect ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and patients from the virus.

We recognise that some candidates for accessibility reasons may use software to support their application. At our Organisation, our selection process ensures we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We monitor applications and remain alert to misuse that misrepresents abilities including the inappropriate use of AI.