215581 (MG) Financial Accounting Assistant

Dynamo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks a Financial Accounting Assistant to join their finance team in Edinburgh. This entry-level role offers a chance to support healthcare services, develop analytical skills, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to making a difference, this position is ideal for those looking to start a career in finance within the public sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

27 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

Access to public finance network

Mentoring and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with opportunities for professional qualification.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations within NHS Lothian.
• Assist in delivering key health services and advising decision-makers.
• Participate in problem-solving and drive change in healthcare finance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Job description

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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.

Financial Accounting Assistant

NHS Lothian

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and The Lothians our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our Finance team today.

Join Us

You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. See how a complex health organisation works. Solve problems. Add value to key health services. Build a range of transferrable skills. Advise key decision makers and health leaders. Take on a range of responsibilities. Drive forward important change and make an impact. Have the opportunity to study towards a professional qualification.

Our Commitment

Based in the centre of Edinburgh you’ll be part of an inclusive and innovative finance team. Work in an ever changing and successful healthcare organisation, which offers fantastic learning opportunities. Build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Have access to Scotland’s public finance network and the mentoring, training and shadowing prospects that it offers.

Be Different

Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Financial Services team. We have over 30,000 staff providing and supporting first class acute, specialist and community services both locally and to patients from throughout Scotland. NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives and at a challenging time for public services the finance team will be at the heart of reshaping how we provide healthcare across the region and for the country.

Additional Information

37 hours per week

Opportunity for flexible working hours

Starting from 27 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday per annum (35 days leave in total)

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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