Deputy Financial Accountant – NHS Finance & Systems

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Financial Accountant to lead on balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and statutory reporting. You will support the Finance function, develop and operate financial systems, and mentor junior staff as part of a dynamic finance team.

The role focuses on accuracy, governance, and robust financial control across the organisation, with opportunities to develop systems and processes and to provide trusted

Qualifications

• Significant financial accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of working in NHS finance.
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger and BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide expert financial advice to finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Support development and operation of financial systems.
• Produce statutory and regulatory financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Planning and organising

Education

NVQ level 4 / AAT

Degree level qualification or equivalent

CCAB qualification (or willing to pursue)

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

Business Intelligence

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Financial Accountant to lead on balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and statutory reporting. You will support the Finance function, develop and operate financial systems, and mentor junior staff as part of a dynamic finance team.

The role focuses on accuracy, governance, and robust financial control across the organisation, with opportunities to develop systems and processes and to provide trusted