Assistant Accountant

An opportunity has arisen at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for two dedicated individuals to join our Financial Services team as Assistant Accountant - Accountancy. Were looking for individuals who are reliable and flexible, and who demonstrate commitment to achieving both their own and the Trusts goals, whilst fully contributing to the team spirit.

The successful applicants will provide support to the Accountancy function in the effective provision of Financial Services for the Trust and subsidiary companies.

Working for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of benefits including eligibility for a blue light discount card, access to the Trusts lease car scheme and access to the cycle to work scheme.

We are a driven and motivated team passionate about the development of our finance team. We have professional accreditation with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and AAT as well as holding level 2 Future Focused Finance accreditation and offer support for further training and professional development.

The position will be office based with the potential for some working from home and offers the benefits of flexible working.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the team the successful candidate will be expected to:

Ensure control accounts are accurately reconciled covering both debtor and creditor accounts.

Resolve queries from both internal departments and external organisations relating to the Statement of Financial Position.

Support in the provision of the Lease Car service of the Trust.

Provide support in the completion of the annual accounts.

Build relationships with Payroll, Finance Management, Procurement and across the organisation.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels and good organisational skills with a real commitment to excellent service delivery. You must be capable of working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring consistency and accuracy, able to prioritise workloads, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as under supervision.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.