Band 6 - Financial Accountant

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford seeks a skilled Technical Accountant to join the Financial Services department and Capital Accounting Team. You will provide a comprehensive technical accounting function covering provisions, VAT, tax requirements and pensions, while maintaining accurate financial records.

This role offers hybrid working with standard hours Monday to Friday, and the opportunity to support statutory accounts, monthly PFR returns, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in technical accounting within healthcare/public sector is desirable.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Balance sheet control
• Accounts receivable/review
• Capital accounting
• VAT & CIS tax returns
• Audit queries
• Assist in Monthly PFR returns
• Year-end working papers
• Advanced Excel skills

Connaissances

Technical accounting

VAT

Pensions

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department and Capital Accounting Team. The successful candidate will have ability to organise & priorities task assigned and will demonstrate passionate and hardworking attitude. Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm Hybrid Working

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department and Capital Accounting Team, covering all procedures, policies and tasks relating to provisions, VAT, tax requirements and pensions.
• Assist in the completion of the Trust’s statutory accounts, annual report, and monthly PFR returns.
• Provide specialist advice and prepare accurate information and analysis to senior managers and various service users within the Trust, and external bodies such as the NHS Litigation Authority, H.M. Revenue & Customs and the NHS Business Authority.

Key Duties

• Balance sheet control
• Accounts Rec/ Review
• Capital Accounting
• VAT & CIS Tax Returns
• Audit Queries
• Assist in Monthly PFR Returns
• Yearend working papers
• Advanced Excell Skills

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

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