Accountancy Assistant

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking an Accountancy Assistant to join their Financial Accounting/Treasury Team. The role involves updating treasury management processes, preparing PAYE and pension payments, and reconciling control accounts. The ideal candidate should be AAT Level 3 qualified or studying Level 4, with a desire to develop within a supportive environment. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office work.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT level 3 Qualified or studying towards level 4.
• Experience in a Finance environment is desirable.
• Ability to analyse data and identify errors.

Responsibilities

• Daily updating of cash/treasury management process.
• Preparing PAYE and pension payments to HMRC.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience dealing with control accounts and reconciliations

Clear communication skills

Knowledge of Cash Management

Education

GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience

AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience

ECDL or equivalent experience

Job description

Employer York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Tribune House Town York Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/02/2026 23:59

Accountancy Assistant

Band 4

Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).

Our Values

• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen in our Financial Accounting/Treasury Team for an Accountancy Assistant, working as part of the Finance Directorate for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role involves the daily updating of the cash/treasury management process, preparing the PAYE and pension payments for payment to HMRC, and the Pension Agency. Also, the post holder will be responsible for reconciling balance sheet control accounts and assisting with the production of the Annual Accounts.

This is a development opportunity for someone who is AAT level 3 Qualified, studying towards level 4, or willing to study to achieve the AAT Qualification to level 4. Experience of working in a Finance environment would be desirable, although training and support will be provided.

The post is within a small friendly team who provides Financial and Treasury functions for the Finance Directorate.

The role consist of hybrid working both at home and in the office, following a probational period for training.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a small team providing cash management/treasury duties, maintenance of balance sheet control accounts, losses and compensation claims, purchase card administration and assisting in the production of the Annual Accounts.
• Provide advice, information to a range of contacts both internal and external.
• Analysing data and identifying errors. Investigating discrepancies ensuring they are resolved and the accounts are accurate.
• Developing processes and looking for opportunities for improvement to maintain a high quality standard in all our functions.

Key Relationships

• The post holder will be required to work both as part of a team and independently.

Finance Directorate

• Strong relationships are required with all other functions within the finance directorate including financial services and management accounts

Other internal relationships

• To work with other departmental teams to ensure the accuracy of financial data used in the role. This will include liaising with authorised signatories.

External relationships

• The post holder will be expected to liaise with External Audit, VAT advisors and the Trust’s banking organisations on an adhoc basis.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience of dealing with control accounts and reconciliations
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
• Experience of working in a large accounting department
• Knowledge of Finance in the NHS
• Knowledge of Cash Management

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.

Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.

Agile and Flexible Working

We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Relocation Package

The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.

Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

Sponsorship

Please note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Currently, this rules out sponsorship for Band 2, and some Band 3 roles. In addition to this, there are a number of other roles not eligible for sponsorship, therefore applicants requiring it may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

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Application numbers

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.