Assistant Financial Accountant
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £39,959 to £48,117 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Harlow, CM17 9NA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Main duties of the job Support the Senior Financial Accountant in the production of the Trust's financial accounts. Ensure accurate administration of salary sacrifice schemes, such as Cycle to Work and Car Lease schemes, in partnership with Payroll. Manage administration of Trust purchase cards and ensure financial controls operate effectively. Day-to-day management of the Injury Cost Recovery scheme. Ensure accurate accounting of VAT with the support of an advisor for complex issues and partial exemption calculations. Support completion of the agreement of balances process. Assist the Senior Financial Accountant with ad hoc duties. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working with multiple stakeholders and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. For a detailed breakdown of requirements and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.