Financial Accounting Officer

Job summary

Provide a comprehensive financial accounting service and maintain a robust financial ledger to support effective budgetary control and financial balance. Prepare and process accurate, timely journal entries and working papers to meet month-end and annual reporting deadlines.

Job details

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We are a modern, progressive Finance Department that prides itself on re-shaping the role of the Finance, and playing our part in ensuring “everyone has the best care experience possible” in line with the Board’s vision. We currently have an exciting opportunity for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in Public Sector Finance. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accounting Officer to join NHS Tayside Financial Services, based in Dundee. This post is based in MacKenzie Building, Ninewells Campus, Dundee. The role offers the opportunity to shape and develop your career in a fast paced, complex and rewarding environment, where we actively support our staff’s learning & development, through to ensuring we look after your health & wellbeing. You will work within a team of forward-thinking professionals in Finance whilst also working in parallel with other services. You will provide a comprehensive financial accounting service to ensure a robust financial ledger to ensure effective budgetary control and financial balance, while demonstrating your proactive approach, initiative and ability to prioritise workload. The Financial Accounting function within Financial Services is primarily responsible for ensuring that an effective Financial Ledger service is provided for NHS Tayside. This involves efficient, accurate and timely preparation and processing of computer input journal entries and working papers to meet all month end and annual reporting deadlines. We are looking for an individual, with accounting knowledge, good analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, to come and join our team to provide a comprehensive financial accounting service. Informal Enquiries To Katherine Litterick, Financial Accountant, email katherine.litterick@nhs.scot You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Hours of work are: 36 hours per week Monday to Friday. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

What you’ll do

Provide a comprehensive financial accounting service and maintain a robust financial ledger to support effective budgetary control and financial balance. Prepare and process accurate, timely journal entries and working papers to meet month-end and annual reporting deadlines.

Requirements

Applicants should have accounting knowledge, good analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The role also calls for initiative and the ability to prioritize workload; no specific qualification or years of experience are stated.

Benefits

• Learning And Development Support • Health And Wellbeing Support

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting Knowledge
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Ledger Management
• Journal Entry Processing
• Working Paper Preparation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Workload Prioritization
• Initiative
• Budgetary Control
• Financial Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector