Accountancy Assistant

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service provider in Leeds is seeking an Accountancy Assistant to join their Finance Team in a hybrid role. The candidate will support financial management by calculating accruals, investigating invoice queries, and assisting in month-end processes. Strong communication skills and relevant finance qualifications are essential. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality care and enjoy a range of generous benefits. This role is ideal for those looking to grow their finance career within the NHS.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Support the LCH Finance Team with daily routines and financial documentation.
• Assist with month-end and annual accounts processes.
• Investigate queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and input accruals and prepayments.
• Act as the first point of contact for invoice queries.
• Raise sales orders and manage receivables.

Skills

Financial reporting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountancy Assistant to join our dynamic and busy Finance Team.The role will include a hybrid working arrangement with a combination of home and office working based at White Rose Park, Leeds. This role will be supporting the Finance Manager Income & Central Reporting to help ensure robust and accurate financial management and reporting are completed at all times.The Financial Management team provides finance support to budget holders across the organisation by providing robust financial reports and quality assured financial information, high quality financial advice, with financial management support to Business Units, costing advice, cost information and financial benchmarking information to managers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:Provide day to day routine support to the LCH Finance Team.Calculate and input accruals and prepayments in accordance with the internal monthly accounts timetable.Investigate queries from staff, external customers/suppliers and patients, providing assistance and advice in a professional and timely manner.Undertake the Invoice Query Manager (IQM) role for the Trust. Act as the first point of contact for queries relating to non-purchase order invoices both internally and externally. Direct invoices to the correct person for coding and investigate any payment related queries.Raise sales orders and support the management of the receivables policy and procedure.Assist with month end and annual accounts process ensuring that proper records are maintained to support the audit of the accounts by the statutory auditor.For more Information about this Job, please contact - Richard [e-mail] Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.