Job summary
- Main area
- Training and Education
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Secondment: 2 years (Must end on 21 September 2028)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 247-SS-AFA-0826
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Central Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0HR
- Town
- NORWICH
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Financial Accountant
NHS AfC: Band 4
EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:
- Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
- Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
- Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply
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Job overview
The opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Finance Team of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust on a 2 year fixed term contract/secondment basis. This is to support the Treasury Management function within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To support the Treasury Manager in delivering all aspects of the Treasury function, which includes updating the cashbook daily, assisting with control account reconciliations and VAT return.
Assisting with the administration for the Trust’s salary sacrifice schemes.
Please see the Job Description for full details of what the role would involve.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE A-C passes or equivalent, including English and Maths.
- NVQ Level 4/AAT Qualified or equivalent experience working in a finance function.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of working in a finance function, specifically dealing with Financial Services.
- Experience of working with computerised financial accounting reporting system.
Desirable criteria
- Working in the NHS.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Computer literate with a high level of IT skills required to deal with the range of financial systems in use within the Trust.
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets. Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS VAT rules.
- Knowledge of ESR.
- Knowledge of Agresso (Finance Accounting Package).
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Teresa Beale
- Job title
- Senior Financial Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603422791
- Additional information
Alternatively, contact:
Lucy Hart - Accounts Payable & Receivable Supervisor
Tel: 01603 422705
Email: [email protected]
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