Financial Accounts Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports high-quality financial accounting, reporting, and control services within SECAmb. The postholder will assist with month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit evidence, VAT, and accounts receivable/payable. It requires an organised, accurate, and proactive individual with strong finance process understanding, excellent Excel skills, and clear communication. The position offers an opportunity to develop NHS finance experience in a supportive environment, contributing to the effective management of public funds and strong financial controls.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the preparation of monthly reporting and year-end statutory accounts.
- Completing and preparing balance sheet and payroll control reconciliations for review and sign-off.
- Providing evidence and support for internal and external audit.
- Supporting VAT calculations and queries, including liaison with VAT advisors and internal stakeholders.
- Assisting with Accounts Receivable, including raising sales orders, setting up customers and supporting debt management.
- Supporting Accounts Payable, including creditor reconciliations, supplier invoice queries and payment performance reporting.
Essential criteria
- Studying or Educated to Level 4 (e.g. AAT) or equivalent finance experience
- Evidence of CPD (Courses etc.)
- Knowledge and experience of financial accounting (including AP and AR), reporting and control reconciliations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Desirable criteria
- Studying towards CCAB Accountancy qualification
- Experience of Ambulance Trusts service.
- Use of SBS Oracle
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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SECamb
Financial Accounts Assistant
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
This role supports the delivery of high-quality financial accounting, reporting and control services across SECAmb. The postholder will help with month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit evidence, VAT, accounts receivable and payable, financial systems, and responding to finance-related queries. The role would suit someone who is organised, accurate and proactive, with a good understanding of finance processes and the ability to work to deadlines. Strong attention to detail, good Excel and systems skills, clear communication, and the confidence to work with colleagues across finance and the wider Trust are essential. Working for SECAmb means contributing to an organisation that supports frontline ambulance services and patient care across the South East. You will be part of a professional finance team where your work helps ensure public funds are well managed, financial controls are strong, and the Trust can make informed decisions. It is a great opportunity to develop your NHS finance experience in a supportive environment built on integrity, kindness and courage.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the preparation of monthly reporting and year-end statutory accounts .
- Completing and preparing **balance sheet and payroll control recon
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