Finance Officer

OverviewFinance Officer - Corporate - Band 3An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative person who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference to support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users.This is an exciting time to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust; the department has just undergone a comprehensive review and restructure to ensure it is fit for purpose to provide high-quality, forward-thinking support to the organisation as it continues to rise to its financial challenges in the coming years.We are looking for a candidate who has a pro-active and positive approach, an ability to develop good relationships with clinical colleagues and is adept at producing, analysing, and developing high quality financial information.Main dutiesThe postholder will be allocated work and tasks which cover the whole of the financial function. The finance manager and assistant finance manager will be responsible for agreeing work priorities and coordinating work within the team but the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and enthusiastically to complete a broad and variable range of tasks.The Trust welcomes flexible working including reduced hours, job shares, flexible start/finish times and remote working. This role is primarily a home worker with flexible requirements for working from the office based at New Mill in Saltaire. There is free car parking at all Trust sites. The New Mill site which is the main Trust Headquarters is in the heart of Saltaire where there is easy access to parks, historical sites, local shops and rail/bus networks.Closing Date: 12th NovemberShortlisting Date: W/C 17th NovemberInterview Date: 26/27th NovemberAbout usEverything we do is underpinned by our core values:We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.DetailsDate posted: 29 October 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 3Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per AnnumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 453-25-7538145Job locations: New Mill, Bradford, BD18 3LDJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentials: Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE grade C or aboveDesirables: ECDL Advanced level or equivalent experienceExperienceEssentials: Experience of computer software packages including excel spreadsheetsDesirables: Experience of working in a finance or business environment; NHS finance experienceKnowledgeDesirables: Understanding of general accounting concepts such as accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, petty cash, codingDesirable: Knowledge of computerised finance systems and interaction with other accounting packagesDesirable: Effective presentation of financial informationDesirable: Ability to analyse written and financial information, highlighting variances and trendsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsBradford District Care NHS Foundation TrustNew Mill, Bradford, BD18 3LDEmployer's website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr