Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Finance Department based at Salford Royal Hospital in this key role in the Financial Control Team. The post of Cashier/Finance Assistant involves working at Cashiers Offices across the NCA , and also working from home.
The post holder will be incorporated within the finance team and will deal with various aspects of the accounts payable function and be the main relief Cashier at Fairfield General Hospital, the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary to cover for absence and annual leave. The Cashier is an integral part of the finance department, receipting monies paid into the Trust and dealing with staff, patients and visitors
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing an effective and high-quality cashiering service which meets the requirements of staff and management and also supports the Trust's aims and objectives, whilst being compliant with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. It also includes assisting with Accounts Payable duties comprising of coding and assigning invoices, processing payments, dealing with supplier queries, and other ad hoc day to day duties. This position requires excellent customer service skills, a high level of accuracy and a helpful courteous approach to resolving issues.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care,
appreciate and
inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Details
Date posted
28 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Home or remote working
Reference number
236-NCA-AC255-25-PS-A
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- NVQ 4 or equivalent experience
- GCE English & Maths Grade C or equivalent qualification
Essential
Experience
- Cashiering and Cash handling experience
Desirable
Essential
Skills
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Good customer service skills
- To understand and work to the trust values
- Ability to use computer software
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Good customer service skills
- To understand and work to the trust values
- Ability to use computer software
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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