Assistant Financial Accountant — Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)

• Location: London, England

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• Grade: NHS Band 5

• Salary: £38,488–£46,852 per year, inclusive

• Contract: Permanent, full-time

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Closing date: 8 November 2026 at 23:59

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Description

• Support the Financial Accounts team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

• Report to the Head of Financial Accounts and assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.

• Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile general ledger control accounts and help prepare statutory accounts and financial returns.

• Ensure financial reports and submissions meet NHS, Department of Health and Social Care, and HMRC deadlines.

• Undertake regular and ad hoc financial reporting as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.

• Produce financial reports, NHS returns, VAT returns and monthly and annual financial statements.

• Reconcile assigned general ledger control accounts, investigate discrepancies and prepare accurate journals.

• Help review income contracts and identify the applicable Financial Reporting Standard for new contracts.

• Coordinate interim and year-end stocktakes and prepare stock adjustment journals.

• Reconcile and prepare Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns for review.

• Prepare Transport for London (TfL) Congestion Charge reimbursement claims.

• Help prepare VAT, income tax, National Insurance and NHS Pension returns.

• Maintain the Losses and Special Payments register.

• Ensure payroll deductions collected on behalf of third parties are paid to the relevant organisations on time.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience

• Be a part-qualified CCAB accountant at first level or hold an AAT qualification.

• Have a good general education, including English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent.

• Have previous experience working in a finance department.

• Understand double-entry bookkeeping, general accounting procedures and year-end processes.

• Have a general understanding of computerised accounting systems.

• Have working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant statutory legislation.

Essential skills

• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

• Strong time management, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and adapt to changing responsibilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach.

• Ability to concentrate on complex calculations and produce accurate results.

• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Previous accounting experience in an NHS setting.

• Understanding of basic VAT rules and NHS procedures.

• Knowledge of the e-Financials accounting system.

• Good organisational and planning skills, initiative and creative problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship consideration for eligible applicants who require sponsorship; the listing does not guarantee sponsorship.

• Permanent employment with a major NHS children’s hospital.

• Annual salary of £38,488–£46,852, inclusive.

• Full-time working hours of 37.5 hours per week.

• Opportunity to develop NHS financial accounting experience and strengthen knowledge of statutory reporting and financial systems.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and actively challenges discrimination.

• Access to staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and the Women’s Networks.

• Employment with an organisation that is a Disability Confident Employer, a Business Disability Forum member and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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