Assistant Financial Accountant

The postholder will be required to have working knowledge of Finance and Finance systems and actively studying towards an accountancy qualification.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts, the Assistant Financial Accountant will have a range of financial accounting responsibilities, including reconciliation of General Ledger control accounts, assisting with production of VAT, CIS, Income tax, National Insurance and NHS Pension returns, preparing claims for submission to Transport for London Congestion Charges and maintenance of Losses and Special Payments register.

As a key part of the Financial Accounting team, the Assistant Financial Accountant will assist with the production of the statutory accounts and periodic returns in accordance with NHS Improvement, Department of Health and Social Care and HMRC deadlines. They will also produce regular and ad hoc reports as required by the Head of Financial Accounts.

1. To assist in the production of the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts by completing an assigned portfolio of responsibilities.
2. To assist in producing financial reports, returns to NHS Improvement, Department of Health and Social Care, VAT returns and various monthly and annual statements on a rotational basis as required.
3. To reconcile a specified range of control accounts relating to the Trust’s Statement of Financial Position and ensuring discrepancies are resolved and journals are produced for reconciling items accurately and on a timely basis.
4. To assist in reviewing Income contracts and agree applicable Financial Reporting Standard against each new contract.
5. To co-ordinate interim and year-end stock takes and prepare stock adjustment journals for review.
6. To reconcile and prepare monthly CIS return for review.
7. To reconcile and prepare Congestion Charge reimbursement claims from TFL for review.
8. To ensure that staff payroll deductions on behalf of third parties made via the payroll system are paid over to relevant organisations on a timely basis

• GOSH values
• Part qualified CCAB accountant (first level) or AAT
• Good standard of general education to include English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above
• Previous experience within a finance department
• Understanding of double entry principles
• General understanding of accounting procedures
• General understanding of year end procedures
• General understanding/knowledge of a computerised accounting system
• Working knowledge of IFRS and other statutory legislation as applicable to the role
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including the use of Word, Excel and e-mail
• Good time management skills
• Accurate and speedy data inputting skills (attention to detail)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Flexible approach to working tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as working on own
• Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach
• Able to concentrate frequently for sustained periods on complex calculations with accurate results
• Ability to explain finance information to non-finance managers

• Previous accounts experience in an NHS setting
• Understanding of basic VAT rules
• Knowledge of the e-financials system
• Knowledge of NHS procedures
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work without supervision and use initiative