Job summary
You would be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the Trust's Chart of Accounts and reporting hierarchies. You will ensure the integrity of financial information through the development and oversight of procedures and controls.
You will respond to highly complex financial queries and liaise with senior members of the finance function and prepare key documents required for submission to NHSE.
You will also have responsibility for the development of new improvement projects within the department.
Main duties
* Sole responsibility for maintaining the Trust's chart of accounts to ensure the integrity and accurateness of reporting. Evaluating and implementing changes requested by budget holders and Finance Teams and liaising closely with the Finance Systems Team to ensure they are correctly linked to the reporting structure.
* Using specialist knowledge of accounting and automation; plan projects to improve, redesign and implement financial controls, processes and procedures in order to improve team performance and increase overall efficiency.
* Actively participate in department-wide working groups and represent the Financial Accounts Team in developing and delivering Finance-wide improvement projects. Liaising with senior members of the wider Finance team on department-wide improvement projects.
* Prepare and complete working papers and submissions for the national Agreement of Balances exercise to tight NHS deadlines.
* Investigate highly complex financial discrepancies between the Trust and other NHS organisations, discuss with external parties and senior members of the wider finance team to resolve queries.
* Responsible for the day-to-day operations and performance of the Financial Accounts Team, including assisting with recruitment, supporting continuous learning through regular training and general management (appraisals/discipline, holiday approval, etc.). Supervise and support junior team members as required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-F-255192-RE1
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job description
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, you will not be offered a full time permanent contract unless you meet one of the following conditions:
* applied for a Graduate visa
* completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date
* the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, applicants at risk of redundancy will be prioritised. Interviews cannot be guaranteed.
The advert will close at midnight on 24 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 6 October 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. We also provide reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site, Park and Ride free between certain sites, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On-campus facilities include hot food available 24/7 at reduced cost and a colleague-only cafe and break space. CUH supports flexible working arrangements to help work-life balance, including part-time, job-share, term-time and flexible start/finish times. We welcome discussions about required hours and potential alternative arrangements. We also welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* CCAB qualified (professional qualification in accountancy-equivalent to a Master's degree).
* Evidence of ongoing CPD compliance.
Experience
* Essential: Experience in a large organisation; operating and developing financial controls in a large and complex financial accounts setting; broad accounting experience; previous supervision; experience preparing and presenting complex reports to senior staff.
* Desirable: NHS finance and charity accounting experience; experience with audits; experience dealing with auditors; experience with Oracle.
Skills
* Essential: Strong problem solving; excellent organisation; clear communication with managers and non-financial staff; ability to plan cross-department projects; ability to audit balance sheet postings and improve controls; strong interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate with external parties and advise non-finance managers.
* Desirable: Project management skills; ability to lead and develop a team.
Knowledge
* Essential: Good working knowledge of IFRS; strong PC skills including Word, Outlook, Excel; VBA knowledge.
* Desirable: Knowledge of SQL, Power BI.
Additional requirements
* Patient, visitor and colleague respectful alignment to Trust values; numerate with good written language; team player; ability to prioritise work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available from the Home Office guidance.
Employer details
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Website: Cambridge University Hospitals website
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