Financial Accountant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Bhopal; On-site; INR 4,484,000 - 6,726,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department in a key role supporting high‑quality financial services across the organisation.

You will work on financial accounting, VAT, treasury, payroll and year‑end reporting, liaising with auditors, and contributing to capital and charity finance while driving continuous improvements and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Professional CCAB qualification or substantial NHS accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience in staff management and development.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage broad financial services including financial accounting, payables/receivables, payroll, VAT, treasury and cash management.
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet control and annual accounts preparation.
• Support capital accounting, charity finance and governance with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation.
• Develop and lead Finance staff and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Staff management experience

Education

CCAB qualification

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.

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.

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 is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

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:

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