• Job Description

  Req#: C9362-25-0438?language=en&page=631&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Management team based at Stepping Hill Hospital as a Band 5 Assistant Divisional Accountant. This role is part of the well-established Finance & Procurement Department which is accredited at level 3 for finance staff development in the Northwest and has been awarded the HFMA Northwest "Great Place to Work" award for Finance & Procurement. We pride ourselves on our financial standards and commitment to continuous staff development.

  We require a flexible, confident and motivated individual looking to develop their career in NHS finance. The post holder will assist in the provision of high calibre financial support to the Trust's clinical and operational business groups. This is a key role in supporting the regular monthly processes carried out by the department, and in the development of the Trust's financial systems and processes, as well as involvement in the Trust's financial plan and annual accounts.

  The financial management team work flexibly and is 60% office based.

  The successful candidate will be a part-qualified accountant (or equivalent), possibly actively studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the essential experience, knowledge and skills required for the role. You must demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria to be considered for the role.

  STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

  Main duties of the job

  Applicants should be highly numerate with clear verbal and written communication skills and be capable of prioritising workload effectively. Candidates must possess excellent IT skills, and be willing to work individually and as part of a team. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally. We expect candidates to be passionate, flexible and hard-working, seizing this opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within the operation of a large acute Foundation Trust.

  We can offer a stimulating environment, a varied role and a commitment to support your own personal development to ensure you have the necessary skills to progress further with your career. Study support will be considered for candidates looking to continue with their professional development.

  About us

  We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

  We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

  We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

  If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

  We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

  Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  362-A-25-7115610

  Job locations

  Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

  Poplar Grove

  Stockport

  SK2 7JE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Education & Qualifications

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Skills & Abilities

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Education & Qualifications

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Skills & Abilities

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

  Poplar Grove

  Stockport

  SK2 7JE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

  Poplar Grove

  Stockport

  SK2 7JE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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