NHS Financial Accounts Specialist

Health Jobs UK; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday

Professional development

Salary sacrifice (cars/bikes)

Occupational health & counselling

Wellbeing hub

NHS discounts

Job summary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking an organised Financial Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. You will support monthly reporting, year-end accounts, reconciliations and audit evidence across NHS finance processes.

The post requires attention to detail, good Excel skills, and the ability to work to deadlines while collaborating with colleagues across the Trust. An opportunity to develop NHS finance experience in a supportive environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Studying Level 4 (e.g. AAT) or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience with financial accounting, reporting and controls is desirable.
• Knowledge of Excel and financial systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly reporting and year-end statutory accounts.
• Complete balance sheet and payroll control reconciliations for review and sign-off.
• Provide evidence and support for internal and external audit.
• Support VAT calculations and queries with VAT advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and debt management.
• Support charitable funds administration, cashbook updates and ledger maintenance.
• Respond to finance-related queries, including FOI requests and Treasury mailbox correspondence.
• Contribute to financial planning, budget setting, governance and process improvement.

Skills

Excel

Financial accounting

Month-end reporting

Year-end reporting

Audit support

Education

Level 4 (AAT) or equivalent

Tools

SBS Oracle

Job description

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking an organised Financial Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. You will support monthly reporting, year-end accounts, reconciliations and audit evidence across NHS finance processes.

The post requires attention to detail, good Excel skills, and the ability to work to deadlines while collaborating with colleagues across the Trust. An opportunity to develop NHS finance experience in a supportive environment is offered.