217959 Assistant Financial Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Financial Accountant. This role is vital in ensuring accurate financial records and contributes to producing annual accounts. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of accounting standards and a desire to further their career in finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in using accounting software.
• Understanding of relevant UK accounting standards.
• Motivated to develop financial accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Accountant in ledger management.
• Ensure accurate monthly reconciliations.
• Contribute to the delivery of statutory annual accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of accounting standards

Experience with accounting software

Education

Working towards a professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Leading a small team you will be responsible for providing support to the Financial Accountant to ensure that the financial ledger is accurate and reconciled on a monthly basis and will have a key role in the delivery of the statutory annual accounts. You will also be responsible for producing clear and concise information which will be used by the wider finance team, managers within the organisation and externally including Scottish Government.

We are looking for someone who has an existing understanding of accounting standards, practical experience of using accounting software, who is able to demonstrate attention to detail and are ultimately keen to further develop their financial accounting skills. Ideally the candidate would be looking to study towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Informal enquiries to Craig Greer - Tel: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
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