Assistant Financial Accountant

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant who is actively studying toward an accountancy qualification. You will join the Finance team, supporting reconciliations, VAT returns and NHS Pension submissions while helping produce timely reports for statutory deadlines.

The role offers involvement in statutory accounts production, contract reviews against accounting standards, stock takes, and the maintenance of key financial

Qualificações

• Part qualified CCAB accountant (first level) or AAT.
• Good standard of general education to include English and Maths (GCSE C or above).

Responsabilidades

• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual accounts by completing assigned responsibilities.
• Assist in producing financial reports and VAT/NI/Income tax/NHS Pension returns.
• Reconcile General Ledger control accounts and prepare journals.
• Review Income contracts and align with Financial Reporting Standards.
• Coordinate interim and year-end stock takes and prepare stock adjustment journals.
• Reconcile and prepare monthly CIS returns and Congestion Charge reimbursements from TFL.
• Ensure payroll deductions to third parties are paid timely.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Time management

Data input accuracy

Working under pressure

Flexible working

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Numerical reasoning

Explain finance to non-finance

Formação académica

Part qualified CCAB first level

AAT

English & Maths (GCSE C or above)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

The postholder will be required to have working knowledge of Finance and Finance systems and actively studying towards an accountancy qualification.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts, the Assistant Financial Accountant will have a range of financial accounting responsibilities, including reconciliation of General Ledger control accounts, assisting with production of VAT, CIS, Income tax, National Insurance and NHS Pension returns, preparing claims for submission to Transport for London Congestion Charges and maintenance of Losses and Special Payments register.

As a key part of the Financial Accounting team, the Assistant Financial Accountant will assist with the production of the statutory accounts and periodic returns in accordance with NHS Improvement, Department of Health and Social Care and HMRC deadlines. They will also produce regular and ad hoc reports as required by the Head of Financial Accounts.

Main duties of the job

1.To assist in the production of the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts by completing an assigned portfolio of responsibilities.2.To assist in producing financial reports, returns to NHS Improvement, Department of Health and Social Care, VAT returns and various monthly and annual statements on a rotational basis as required.3.To reconcile a specified range of control accounts relating to the Trust's Statement of Financial Position and ensuring discrepancies are resolved and journals are produced for reconciling items accurately and on a timely basis.4.To assist in reviewing Income contracts and agree applicable Financial Reporting Standard against each new contract.5.To co-ordinate interim and year-end stock takes and prepare stock adjustment journals for review.6.To reconcile and prepare monthly CIS return for review.7.To reconcile and prepare Congestion Charge reimbursement claims from TFL for review.8.To ensure that staff payroll deductions on behalf of third parties made via the payroll system are paid over to relevant organisations on a timely basis

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Part qualified CCAB accountant (first level) or AAT
• Good standard of general education to include English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience within a finance department
• Understanding of double entry principles
• Understanding of double entry principles
• General understanding of accounting procedures
• General understanding of year end procedures
• General understanding/knowledge of a computerised accounting system
• Working knowledge of IFRS and other statutory legislation as applicable to the role

Desirable

• Previous accounts experience in an NHS setting
• Understanding of basic VAT rules
• Knowledge of the e-financials system
• Knowledge of NHS procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including the use of Word, Excel and e-mail
• Good time management skills
• Accurate and speedy data inputting skills (attention to detail)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Flexible approach to working tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as working on own
• Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach
• Able to concentrate frequently for sustained periods on complex calculations with accurate results
• Ability to explain finance information to non-finance managers

Desirable

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work without supervision and use initiative

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Part qualified CCAB accountant (first level) or AAT
• Good standard of general education to include English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience within a finance department
• Understanding of double entry principles
• Understanding of double entry principles
• General understanding of accounting procedures
• General understanding of year end procedures
• General understanding/knowledge of a computerised accounting system
• Working knowledge of IFRS and other statutory legislation as applicable to the role

Desirable

• Previous accounts experience in an NHS setting
• Understanding of basic VAT rules
• Knowledge of the e-financials system
• Knowledge of NHS procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including the use of Word, Excel and e-mail
• Good time management skills
• Accurate and speedy data inputting skills (attention to detail)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Flexible approach to working tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as working on own
• Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach
• Able to concentrate frequently for sustained periods on complex calculations with accurate results
• Ability to explain finance information to non-finance managers

Desirable

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work without supervision and use initiative

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 .

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.

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 .

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom