Assistant Accountant

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to join an NHS Trust based in Norwich. This is a full-time temporary position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated end date of September 2028. The role is required to support the Treasury Manager across a range of financial accounting and treasury functions.

Location: Norwich, NR7 0HR

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay: NHS AfC Band 4

Contract: Until September 2028 (potential to extend)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Treasury Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the Treasury function.
• Update and maintain the daily cashbook.
• Assist with control account reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Prepare reconciliations and clear designated control and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure financial records accurately reflect the organisation's assets and liabilities.
• Assist with payroll payment and deduction reconciliations.
• Support NHS Agreement of Balances exercises for receivables, payables, income and expenditure.
• Assist with the administration and reconciliation of lease car and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Maintain the Losses and Special Payments Register, ensuring relevant paperwork is received and records reconcile with the general ledger.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Audit Committee.

Requirements:

• Previous substantial experience working within a finance function, ideally within Financial Services.
• NVQ Level 4, AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Strong IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise workloads effectively.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity.