Financial Accountant (Band 7) – 3‑Month Contract

Duration: 3 months, until end of April
Location: Surrey On‑site minimum 2 days per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Accountant to support a NHS orginisation. This is a key short‑term assignment where you will play an integral role providing support for year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Trust meets all statutory and mandatory external financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with VAT legislation and provide VAT advice to Trust managers.
• Manage month‑end processes, prioritising workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Support year‑end close, reporting and liaising with external auditors.
• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to the managed service.
• Ensure interfaces and supporting financial information are fully reconciled.
• Produce accurate monthly financial reporting, investigating discrepancies and preparing journals as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial data entry for the managed service, including journal postings and invoice raising.
• Manage annual stocktakes and related reconciliations across sites and systems, working closely with operational managers.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording and updates.
• Provide high‑level financial and analytical information using the Trust’s Oracle Finance system and BI reporting tools.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong financial accounting experience, ideally within the NHS.
• Ability to work independently and confidently, with good judgement around when to seek senior guidance.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise managers.
• Availability to work on‑site at least 2 days per week.