NHS
Support Accountant
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Job Description
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- NVQ Level 4/AAT Technician Level or equivalent experience
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external managers
- Good technical skills and use of IT systems, particularly MS Excel
- Team player with an ability to work closely with others
- Ensures that financial information provided to others is accurate, timely and useful
- Ensures that financial information provided to others is accurate, timely and useful
- Motivated and able to prioritise own workload
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in use of Oracle and ESR
- Experience with Power BI and/ or Power Query
- Experience of working in a finance environment with knowledge of reconciliations, double entry book-keeping, payables, receivables and financial systems
- Experience of management accounting within the public sector
- NVQ Level 4/AAT Technician Level or equivalent experience
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external managers
- Good technical skills and use of IT systems, particularly MS Excel
- Team player with an ability to work closely with others
- Ensures that financial information provided to others is accurate, timely and useful
- Ensures that financial information provided to others is accurate, timely and useful
- Motivated and able to prioritise own workload
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in use of Oracle and ESR
- Experience with Power BI and/ or Power Query
- Experience of working in a finance environment with knowledge of reconciliations, double entry book-keeping, payables, receivables and financial systems
- Experience of management accounting within the public sector
Job summary
This role will be based with either Financial Management or Financial Controls team and is subject to a 18-24 month rotation within the finance team as required.
To assist in the management accounting and financial reporting of assigned Business Units.
To assist in producing budgets, forecasts and regular performance reports in line with the department's reporting framework and timetable.
To assist in the administration of financial controls and systems updates
To undertake the additional duties and procedures required to complete the annual accounts
To work autonomously within Trust policies and processes and national guidance within their scope of practice.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 4th March 2026.
(The role requires staff to come to the office one or two days per week in the office)
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
To assist in the management accounting and financial reporting of assigned Business Units
To assist in producing budgets, forecasts and regular performance reports in line with the department's reporting framework and timetable
To assist in the administration of financial controls and systems updates
To raise any invoices attributable to the assigned Business Unit
To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required
To undertake complex analysis of and provide commentary on the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable
To assist in the production of accurate financial reports under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner for the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable
To assist in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the assigned Business Unit(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
448-SUPPS-7819746
Job locations
Units 7/8, Meadow Park
Meadow Lane
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
PE27 4LG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Management Accounting
To raise any invoices attributable to the assigned Business Unit(s).
To assist the Business Unit(s) in achieving its Better Payment Policy (BPP) targets, by reviewing reports and liaising with authorisers/suppliers to resolve any issues on a weekly basis.
To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required.
To undertake complex analysis of and provide commentary on the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To assist in ensuring the Business Unit(s) meets its budget review compliance target by liaising with budget managers on a monthly basis.
To prepare internal recharges for the usage of temporary staff and other costs to be shared across Business Units.
To assist in preparation of returns to external bodies as required for review by the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner.
To assist in the production of accurate financial reports under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner for the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To assist in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the assigned Business Unit(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable.
To advise and provide support to staff within the Business Unit(s) when required to ensure that the Business Units financial affairs are conducted in accordance with the Trusts prevailing financial procedures and controls which are in operation
Financial AccountingTo maintain financial controls including the Authorised Signatory Database and accounting hierarchy.
To issue budget statements to Budget Managers across the organisation in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To reconcile and clear suspense accounts in liaison with management accounting in line with monthly reporting timetables.
To liaise with payroll in order to identify salary overpayments and take appropriate action to ensure that monies are recovered in line with the Trust policy.To deal with overpayments queries (which may be complex), investigating and providing advice to staff in order to facilitate payment.
To administer the financial arrangements of the Trusts car leasing, including preparation of P3s and coding of lease invoices.
To reconcile the Trusts balance sheet accounts for salary deductions
To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process
Research & Development ActivityMay be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with your professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
GeneralSafeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Management Accounting
To raise any invoices attributable to the assigned Business Unit(s).
To assist the Business Unit(s) in achieving its Better Payment Policy (BPP) targets, by reviewing reports and liaising with authorisers/suppliers to resolve any issues on a weekly basis.
To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required.
To undertake complex analysis of and provide commentary on the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To assist in ensuring the Business Unit(s) meets its budget review compliance target by liaising with budget managers on a monthly basis.
To prepare internal recharges for the usage of temporary staff and other costs to be shared across Business Units.
To assist in preparation of returns to external bodies as required for review by the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner.
To assist in the production of accurate financial reports under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Business Partner for the Business Unit(s) assigned to him/her in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To assist in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the assigned Business Unit(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable.
To advise and provide support to staff within the Business Unit(s) when required to ensure that the Business Units financial affairs are conducted in accordance with the Trusts prevailing financial procedures and controls which are in operation
Financial AccountingTo maintain financial controls including the Authorised Signatory Database and accounting hierarchy.
To issue budget statements to Budget Managers across the organisation in accordance with the monthly timetable.
To reconcile and clear suspense accounts in liaison with management accounting in line with monthly reporting timetables.
To liaise with payroll in order to identify salary overpayments and take appropriate action to ensure that monies are recovered in line with the Trust policy.To deal with overpayments queries (which may be complex), investigating and providing advice to staff in order to facilitate payment.
To administer the financial arrangements of the Trusts car leasing, including preparation of P3s and coding of lease invoices.
To reconcile the Trusts balance sheet accounts for salary deductions
To calculate and enter transactions in the general ledger as required.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process
Research & Development ActivityMay be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with your professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
GeneralSafeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualification & Training
Essential
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Address
Units 7/8, Meadow Park
Meadow Lane
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
PE27 4LG
Employer's website
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Address
Units 7/8, Meadow Park
Meadow Lane
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
PE27 4LG
Employer's website
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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