Accounts Assistant | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a candidate to join the Financial Accounts team. This role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have good communication skills and knowledge of finance systems, while actively pursuing an accounting qualification. This position offers flexibility with two days of remote work. The application closes on 12 Oct 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working from home

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Actively studying toward an Accounting qualification or clear intention to embark on a professional accounting study program.
• Good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated good communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of assigned control accounts.
• Support with internal recharges and accruals under supervision.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting tasks.
• Liaise with departments to follow up finance queries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of finance systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

Accounting qualification or intention to study

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Financial Accounts team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The team’s dynamic and collaborative environment will challenge and support you in this broad and varied role. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be expected to execute your work with professionalism and a high level of accuracy. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop as you work alongside high calibre experienced staff across the team at all levels. If you are actively studying toward an Accounting qualification or can demonstrate clear intention to embark on a professional accounting study program; have a good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel; possess and demonstrate good communication skills and enjoy working independently with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines, this could be the right opportunity you are looking for.

We offer some flexibility working from home with currently two days in our vibrant location near London Bridge. If you\'re interested in joining our team, please complete our online application form. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of assigned control accounts, escalating discrepancies to senior colleagues.
• Support with internal recharges and accruals under supervision.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting tasks (e.g. reconciliation support, data collation).
• Maintain clear and auditable records of activity performed.
• Liaise with departments across the Trust to follow up finance queries or supporting documents.
• Produce and maintain spreadsheets and summaries using Excel or other tools.
• Work with Accounts Payable, Receivable, and other finance teams as needed.
• Support year-end tasks including reconciliation packs and evidence gathering.
• Comply with Trust financial policies and procedures including deadlines.
• Provide cover for colleagues in the Accounts Assistant team as required.

Organisation and Trust context

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Advert details

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025