Job Description
Our objective is to get, grow and keep people and provide more internal opportunities for growth where colleagues can not only fit the immediate requirement but also have the drive, initiative and the right behaviours to contribute to the long-term future success of the organisation.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance Function. The purpose of this role is to provide insightful financial information that drives the right conversations and enables timely, well-informed decision making. The successful candidate will be willing to challenge and work with others across the business, is a fast learner, demonstrates their own initiative in problem solving and has an eye on the big picture. We're currently offering up to £43,000 DOE and offer flexible working policy although you will be expected to come into the office from time to time. (1-2 times a month minimum)
About the role:
The role will report to the Senior Financial & Statutory Accountant. This role offers exceptional professional development opportunities for a detail-oriented financial professional who can navigate complex financial reporting with precision and insight. The roll holder will need to coordinate and review key balance sheet reconciliations and month end balance sheet reporting within NHS PS, as well as help facilitate the external audit. This will require analytic ability, financial acumen, refined communication skills, communicating with business partners and key internal and external stakeholders and the ability to manage time effectively, prioritising and delivering to agreed deadlines.
You Will :
- Coordinate and review balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting for NHS PS
- Facilitate external audit processes
- Produce and review account reconciliations
- Prepare month-end Balance Sheet Report
- Critical thinking & excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Proactive problem-solving & proficiency in presenting complex financial data
What you will bring to the role:
- Deliver high-quality, efficient work
- Communicate financial information clearly to key stakeholders
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Training towards a recognised Finance professional qualification (ACA/ACCA)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent, or suitably qualified by experience.
- Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis
- Property sector experience desirable
- Ability to make use of available modern systems and technologies to enhance BAU processes
- Confident in leveraging digital tools and systems to do their job and make processes more efficient
What we can offer you:
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
- A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
- SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
- A range of flexible benefits including
An organisation with a passion…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.