Financial Accountant – Month-End, VAT & Capital

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

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