Job Description:

Financial Accountant (8a/8b)

Rate: £250 - £300 per day

Location: Southwest - hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week on site

Contract: 6 months +

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working with an Acute NHS Trust based in the Southwest, who are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to cover a role within their team. This will be an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend.

*** This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week on site in the Southwest. ***

Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Lead the planning, preparation and completion of statutory NHS accounts and returns
• Oversee the achievement of key financial accounting and cash-related targets
• Lead the management of the Trust's charitable funds
• Provide strategic oversight of the Trust's cash management function
• Manage Trust purchase cards and treasury management arrangements
• Ensure effective financial systems are in place to support strong financial control
• Lead and performance-manage the financial accounting, charitable funds, cash management and financial systems teams
• Coordinate the preparation of plans, monitoring returns and submissions to the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England
• Act as the Trust's point of contact for insurance, VAT and banking arrangements

Required experience/qualifications:

• CCAB qualified
• NHS financial accounting experience

How to apply for the Financial Accountant position:

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Finance Business Partner opportunity, please apply within.

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