Assistant Technical Accountant

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Technical Accountant (Band
6) to join our Finance team. This role supports the delivery of high-quality financial services, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Trust’s financial information. The postholder will maintain robust financial controls, coordinate control account reconciliations, support the preparation of annual accounts, and ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements. The role also involves investigating complex financial queries and providing professional advice and guidance to finance and non‑finance colleagues across the organisation.

Working closely with the Technical Accountant, you will contribute to continuous improvement within the Finance function, supporting service development and enhancing financial processes and systems while line‑managing finance staff to ensure effective team performance and development.

• Coordinate and review monthly control account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support the preparation of the Trust’s annual accounts and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Investigate and resolve complex financial queries from internal and external stakeholders, providing clear advice and guidance
• Ensure adherence to Standing Financial Instructions, financial policies, and VAT regulations
• Develop, review, and improve financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and control
• Liaise with internal and external audit, supporting audit processes and implementing recommendations
• Provide financial advice and support to non‑finance managers to aid informed decision‑making
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to achieving key targets, including BPPC
• Line‑manage finance staff, including appraisals, training, recruitment, and workload allocation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development within the Finance Department

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.