Job Title: Accountant Associate
Function: Finance & Trading
Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid
Contract type: Six Month FTC
Salary: £27,500 with potential to rise to £30,555 over 3 years
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for an Accountant Associate to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.
We are seeking an experienced Accountant Associate who will be responsible for delivering accurate accounting and reporting across various operating units, to internal and external stakeholders to support timely decision making. In addition, the Accountant Associate will be responsible for ensuring robust controls around numbers reported in the financial statements.
Every day you will ...
* Manage, monitor, and control data using established finance systems and protocols.
* Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. You will also be responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
* Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
* Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries, following procedures and precedents.
* Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and relevant regulatory codes to ensure adherence to standards.
* Identify and escalate commercial or financial risks to aid risk management.
What can we offer you?
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* In-house training and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
* 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
* Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, offering various benefits that suit you.
* 2 days of paid volunteering leave to give back to your community.
* Access to discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
NHS Supply Chain, who are we?
Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are part of the NHS family, sourcing, delivering, and supplying healthcare products, services, and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.
We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering over 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations.
What skills will help you thrive in this role?
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with general ledger and accounting software.
* Ability to analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
* High attention to detail ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
* Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
* Collaborative and effective team player.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Part qualified is desirable.
Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk.
Our Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is valued and celebrated. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn't match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.
If you require additional support to complete our application form, reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Other details
* Job Family: Finance & Trading
* Pay Type: Salary
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