Band 6 - Financial Accountant, Financial Accounts

Balance sheet control Accounts Rec/ ReviewCapital AccountingVAT & CIS Tax ReturnsAudit QueriesAssist in Monthly PFR ReturnsYearend working papersAdvanced Excell Skills

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department, covering all procedures, policies and tasks relating to provisions, VAT, tax requirements and pensions which require the post holder to have effective communication skills when providing specialist advice and preparing accurate information and analysis to senior managers and various service users within the Trust and when dealing with external bodies such as the NHS Litigation Authority, H.M. Revenue & Customs and the NHS Business Authority The post holder will be required to assist in the completion of the Trusts statutory accounts, annual report and the monthly PFR returns.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Essential: - NHS experience; - Financial Accounting experience