Financial Accountant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain

Verified Company

Nottingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Finance Accountant

Function:
Financial Control

Location:
Nottingham (Hybrid Working)

Type:
Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2023

Salary:
£35,250-£41,471

Closing Date:
Friday 24th February 2023
We have an exciting opportunity within NHS Supply Chain for a Finance Accountant to join our Finance team.

What does a Finance Accountant do at NHS Supply Chain?
NHS Supply Chain are recruiting for a Finance Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity deliver accurate internal reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders, to support timely decision making, and ensure the accurate delivery of externalreporting (statutory accounts, stakeholder and ONS reporting).

As a Finance Accountant you will ensure that, with the support of the Accounts Associates, numbers included in the general ledger for our significant Capital and Maintenance business are accurate, timely and can be supported.

Recording and reviewing transactions for relevant operating unit(s), ensuring accurate accounting with relevant supporting documentation, especially with regards to inventory reporting or contract reconciliations as appropriate
Maintain processes and controls to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, timely and in accordance with agreed accounting standards
Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are supported and reconciled with working paper files
Production of monthly reporting to key stakeholders of all relevant P&L codes in accordance with relevant timetables, adding insight where relevant
Ensuring that transactions are accounted for correctly in terms of VAT and other relevant taxes
Ad hoc financial analysis and project support as required
Liaising with auditors as required, to provide necessary information and resolve queries
Demonstrate key analytical skills to help support business decisions in respect of projects and commercial matters
Maintain effective working relationships with auditors, NHSE, DHSC and professional advisors

What skills, qualifications and qualities do I need to be successful?:

A professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Demonstrable postqualified experience within Financial Accounting
Core finance knowledge, with indepth awareness and understanding of accounting standards and technical guidance
Ability to produce and review working papers and reconciliations
Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines

**How you'll work