Assistant Financial Accountant – UK Visa Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Potential Skilled Worker visa sponsor

Permanent NHS trust employment

Staff networks: REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED,

Women’s Networks

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the Financial Accounts team in London. You will help prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounts, reconcile ledgers and assist with statutory reporting to NHS and HMRC deadlines.

This permanent, full-time role requires part-qualified CCAB or AAT, strong IT skills, IFRS knowledge and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

Qualifications

• Be part-qualified CCAB at first level or hold an AAT qualification.
• English and Mathematics GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Experience in a finance department; double-entry bookkeeping and year-end procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• Produce financial reports, NHS returns, VAT returns and monthly/annual statements.
• Reconcile general ledger control accounts and prepare journals.
• Review income contracts and identify applicable Financial Reporting Standards.

Skills

Part-qualified CCAB accountant

AAT qualification

Strong IT skills

IFRS knowledge

Communications skills

Education

CCAB first level

AAT qualification

English & Maths GCSE grade C+

Tools

e-Financials accounting system

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant — Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)

Salary: £38,488–£46,852 per year, inclusive

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Location: London, England

Grade: NHS Band 5

Closing date: 8 November 2026 at 23:59

Description

Support the Financial Accounts team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

Report to the Head of Financial Accounts and assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.

Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile general ledger control accounts and help prepare statutory accounts and financial returns.

Ensure financial reports and submissions meet NHS, Department of Health and Social Care, and HMRC deadlines.

Undertake regular and ad hoc financial reporting as required.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.

Produce financial reports, NHS returns, VAT returns and monthly and annual financial statements.

Reconcile assigned general ledger control accounts, investigate discrepancies and prepare accurate journals.

Help review income contracts and identify the applicable Financial Reporting Standard for new contracts.

Coordinate interim and year-end stocktakes and prepare stock adjustment journals.

Reconcile and prepare Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns for review.

Prepare Transport for London (TfL) Congestion Charge reimbursement claims.

Help prepare VAT, income tax, National Insurance and NHS Pension returns.

Maintain the Losses and Special Payments register.

Ensure payroll deductions collected on behalf of third parties are paid to the relevant organisations on time.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience

Be a part-qualified CCAB accountant at first level or hold an AAT qualification.

Have a good general education, including English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent.

Have previous experience working in a finance department.

Understand double-entry bookkeeping, general accounting procedures and year-end processes.

Have a general understanding of computerised accounting systems.

Have working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant statutory legislation.

Essential skills

Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

Strong time management, accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and adapt to changing responsibilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach.

Ability to concentrate on complex calculations and produce accurate results.

Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Previous accounting experience in an NHS setting.

Understanding of basic VAT rules and NHS procedures.

Knowledge of the e-Financials accounting system.

Good organisational and planning skills, initiative and creative problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship consideration for eligible applicants who require sponsorship; the listing does not guarantee sponsorship.

Permanent employment with a major NHS children’s hospital.

Annual salary of £38,488–£46,852, inclusive.

Full-time working hours of 37.5 hours per week.

Opportunity to develop NHS financial accounting experience and strengthen knowledge of statutory reporting and financial systems.

An inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and actively challenges discrimination.

Access to staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and the Women’s Networks.

Employment with an organisation that is a Disability Confident Employer, a Business Disability Forum member and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application tip:

Address each essential criterion directly in your job application, especially your accounting qualification, finance department experience, double-entry knowledge, year-end procedures, IFRS knowledge and Excel skills. The advert says that shortlisting depends on clearly demonstrating how you meet the person specification.