Assistant Financial Accountant: NHS Group Reporting & Cash

Health Jobs UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Jobs UK invites applications for an Assistant Financial Accountant – Group Accounting & Cash. This role supports the Financial Accountant in delivering statutory NHS accounts, monthly returns and maintaining general ledger integrity.

You will oversee the Cashiers function, manage SOFP reconciliations, participate in annual accounts and AoB processes, and contribute to improving financial controls and governance within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Part qualified CCAB or equivalent experience.
• Theoretical and practical accounting, systems knowledge.
• Good knowledge / ability in using MS Excel to solve complex problems.
• Staff management experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Knowledge of financial accounting processes, VAT, financial systems and financial legislation.
• Committed to CPD and enabling others' development.
• NVQ Level 5 / AAT member or equivalent experience to degree level with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Financial Accountant - Group Accounting and Cash.
• Maintain integrity of the trial balance and properly code transactions.
• Meet with colleagues to discuss monthly budget position and actions.
• Oversee the Cashiers function and supervise appraisals.
• Record completion of SOFP control accounts and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Authorize urgent payments with supporting documents.
• Complete SOFP reconciliations and clear outstanding balances.
• Input to annual accounts and respond to audit queries.
• Complete AoB and address mismatches.
• Comply with new accounting standards as adopted by the NHS.
• Lead performance reviews and develop the Financial Accounting Officer.
• Contribute to governance and financial policy improvements.

Skills

MS Excel

Staff management

IFRS knowledge

Theoretical accounting

CCAB/AAT awareness

Education

Part qualified CCAB or equivalent experience

NVQ Level 5 / AAT or equivalent with supervisory experience

Tools

Oracle general ledger

Job description

Health Jobs UK invites applications for an Assistant Financial Accountant – Group Accounting & Cash. This role supports the Financial Accountant in delivering statutory NHS accounts, monthly returns and maintaining general ledger integrity.

You will oversee the Cashiers function, manage SOFP reconciliations, participate in annual accounts and AoB processes, and contribute to improving financial controls and governance within the Trust.