Band 6 - Financial Accountant, Financial Accounts

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Main area Finance Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Secondment/Fixed term - 12 months from the start date) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £41,957 - £50,387 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department and Capital Accounting Team.

The successful candidate will have ability to organise & priorities task assigned and will demonstrate passionate and hardworking attitude.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Hybrid Working

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

• Balance sheet control Accounts Rec/ Review
• Capital Accounting
• VAT & CIS Tax Returns
• Audit Queries
• Assist in Monthly PFR Returns
• Yearend working papers
• Advanced Excell Skills

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

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The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department, covering all procedures, policies and tasks relating to provisions, VAT, tax requirements and pensions which require the post holder to have effective communication skills when providing specialist advice and preparing accurate information and analysis to senior managers and various service users within the Trust and when dealing with external bodies such as the NHS Litigation Authority, H.M. Revenue & Customs and the NHS Business Authority The post holder will be required to assist in the completion of the Trusts statutory accounts, annual report and the monthly PFR returns.

• Qualified CCAB (Accounting qualification) or knowledge and experience equivalent to post registration/graduate degree
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

• Specialist knowledge (Provisions and VAT) Evidence of on-going training and development through attendance at external courses, gaining suitable accreditation.
• Sound understanding of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
• Sound…