Job summary
- Main area
- Finance - Accountancy Assistant
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-7675121-AA-F
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Accountancy Assistant
Band 4
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Are you:
- Seeking a new challenge where you can really make a difference to the team?
- Interested in providing support services to the financial services team?
- Passionate about delivering excellent service with great attention to detail and accuracy.
If so, this role could be for you!
York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Financial Accounting Team on a full time basis.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include;
- Reconcile the Control Accounts including the Bank Account and PAYE reconciliations
- To investigate queries raised from the reconciliation process.
- To prepare the information for the payment to PAYE and Pensions agency each month.
- To maintain and update relevant spreadsheets.
- Cover for colleagues on occasions and assist members of the team
Our work is audited and it is therefore vital that control procedures are followed with accurate records maintained. This role will require a conscientious person with excellent attention with a 'getting it right first time' attitude.
If you believe you can meet our requirements in this exciting and challenging role we would really like to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Experience of dealing with control accounts and reconciliations
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a large accounting department
- Knowledge of Finance in the NHS
- Knowledge of Cash Management
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
- AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- AAT Level 4
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Gowing
- Job title
- Development Accountant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07494162270
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