Financial Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department. The post holder will deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services across the organisation, including financial accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and VAT, while supporting governance and internal controls.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance, contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, capital accounting and charity finance, and

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified through a recognised CCAB body.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience of staff management and development.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement in a complex and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, VAT, treasury and cash management, capital accounting and NHS Golden Jubilee Charity finance.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, annual accounts preparation and balance sheet control.
• Ensure VAT compliance and oversee cash-flow management and supplier payments.
• Monitor creditor and debtor balances and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Support the capital programme delivery and provide financial administration and governance support to the charity.
• Lead and develop Finance staff, setting priorities and ensuring timely completion of key activities.

Job description

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. As a modern, national facility with state‑of‑the‑art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role and contribute to our ongoing success and the delivery of exceptional care.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Financial Accountant to join the NHS Golden Jubilee Finance Department. A key role responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, efficient and customer‑focused financial services across the organisation.

The postholder will help manage a broad range of financial services, including financial accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, VAT, treasury and cash management, capital accounting and NHS Golden Jubilee Charity finance. You will play an important role in month‑end and year‑end reporting, annual accounts preparation, balance sheet control, VAT compliance, cash‑flow management, supplier payments and the monitoring of creditor and debtor balances.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will help maintain strong financial governance and internal controls, promote compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and the Scheme of Delegation, and support the continuous improvement of financial systems, policies and processes. You will also liaise with internal and external auditors, support delivery of the capital programme and provide financial administration and governance support to NHS Golden Jubilee Charity.

The role includes responsibility for managing and developing Finance staff, setting priorities and ensuring that key financial activities are completed accurately and within demanding deadlines. You will build effective relationships with managers, clinicians and corporate colleagues, translating complex financial information into clear advice that supports organisational decision‑making.

About You

The successful candidate will be professionally qualified through a recognised CCAB body or able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a similar NHS role. You will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical and communication skills, experience of staff management and development, and the ability to exercise sound professional judgement in a complex and changing environment.

Please complete your application in your own words. Applications generated wholly or partly using artificial intelligence (AI) may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

• NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK