Job Title: Financial Accountant  

Location: East England & East Anglia

Hybrid: Minimum 2-days onsite

Sector: Healthcare  

Department: Finance

Salary: Band 7 

Job type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to be for 6months

Pay Rates

£25- £28 Paye Inclusive of Holiday Per Hour

£28 - £30 Umbrella

Job Overview

Leading the Financial Accounts and Income team, with additional responsibilities covering the Assistant Director of Finance role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet, including payroll, payments, receivables, and SBS transactions.
• Oversee monthly financial close processes, board reporting, NHSE submissions, and year-end accounts.
• Resolve payroll issues.
• Complete the Charity review currently conducted by Trust auditors (Azets).
• Provide daily oversight of outsourced Operational Financial Services to NHS SBS, including:
  • Supplier setup and payments.
  • Transactional procurement (Requisitions and Purchase Orders).
  • Payroll and treasury management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including Month and Year-end accounts, Charity Accounting, and VAT Returns.
• Support Trust-wide financial planning for the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Maintain the integrity of the financial reporting system to ensure accurate representation of the Trust’s financial position.
• Manage debt collection processes, including salary overpayment recoveries.
• Deliver budget holder training on Financial Management topics such as Cash Management, Debtors, and Capital Expenditure.
• Conduct financial reconciliations and provide financial information, including guidance on technical areas like VAT, capital, and lease accounting.

Qualifications

• Financial Qualification with an Accountancy Body – minimum Part Qualified
• Evidence of compliance with institute CPD requirements
• Honours degree or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience

Questions

Do you have previous experience working within the NHS or Healthcare?

Do you have experience working as Finance Professional within the NHS?

Do you meet the criteria above?