Finance Gatekeeper

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Camden is looking for a Finance Gatekeeper to handle financial inquiries and assist with reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering world-class eye care with a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Understanding of VAT regulations and tax submissions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciliation of the Trust's Key Control Accounts.
• Administer the Trust's Losses and Special payments system.
• Work with audit teams to respond to queries.

Skills

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the Finance Gatekeeper is responsible for the first point of contact with the outsourced financial services provider. The post holder will answer routine queries arising from the outsourced financial services provider.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the reconciliation of the Trust's Key Control Accounts as required and to ensure the clearance of all the suspense accounts in accordance with the monthly Management reporting timetable.
2. Reconciliation of control accounts relating to VAT recovery and the submission of the Trust's VAT Return to HMRC on a monthly basis.
3. Administer the Trust's Losses and Special payments system, maintenance of register, processing payments and reconciliation of control accounts together with the completion of any information returns to DOH. Assist in the preparation of report to Audit Committee in relation to losses and special payments.
4. To assist the capital accountant in maintenance of the asset register.
5. Investigate and liaise with appropriate clinical and non-clinical staff to correct miscodings, providing assistance and advice as required on coding of capital schemes.
6. Dealing promptly with queries and information requests relating to coding of capital schemes.
7. Assist the Capital Accountant with the asset verification process including maintaining detailed record and visits to Trust sites to obtain evidence of asset existence.
8. Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to identify assets which are obsolete or disposed and reflect this in the asset register.
9. To assist in the maintenance of the Trust lease register.
10. To work with rest of the Finance team in the production of the Trust's Annual Accounts.
11. Assist in responding to Internal and External Audit reports and in implementing agreed recommendations. To answer direct questions relating to work carried out and also providing evidence to Auditors (Internal and External) as required.

Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

Join Moorfields

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people's sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity. This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Note: This description includes the core duties of the role and information about the organization and benefits, but may be subject to change.