Job Summary
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to oversee the systems, processes, and controls involved in cash management, financial accounting, and aspects of capital. This is a multifaceted role that requires a high level of technical expertise and the ability to lead a finance team effectively.
- Employer: East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
- Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 02 November 2025
Main Duties of the Job
The postholder will:
Manage the Financial Accounts transactional team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality transactional services across the Trust.
Collaborate with the Trust’s Shared Service Providers to oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and VAT services.
Ensure regular reconciliation and review of financial accounts.
Report directly to the Head of Financial Accounting and Deputy Director of Finance, identifying opportunities for improvement within the Trust’s financial systems.
About East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
The Finance Department at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust plays an integral role in supporting front-line ambulance services. The department ensures that financial operations are robust, reliable, and efficient.
The Senior Financial Accountant will be a key member of this department, maintaining the consistency and reliability that enables front-line staff to deliver essential emergency services effectively.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Ensure all control accounts are fully reconciled monthly and promptly resolve any issues.
Review and update financial systems and procedures annually.
Liaise with shared service providers for day-to-day financial management and assist with service development.
Manage the weekly and annual cashflow forecasts.
Support the Head of Financial Accounting in identifying cash requirements and preparing business cases for cash support.
Review daily bank statements, reconcile bank accounts, and manage cash schedules.
Liaise with external agencies and professional advisors, including HMT and VAT advisors.
Prepare and present reports for the Audit Committee in line with internal governance requirements.
Maintain written documentation for financial accounting policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and monitor adherence to Trust financial protocols.
Maintain thorough audit trails and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
Participate in relevant training and professional development activities.
Develop staff skills and ensure progress against Personal Development Plans.
Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: CCAB qualified.
Experience
Essential: Significant managerial finance experience within the NHS and proven experience managing NHS finance teams.
Desirable: Specialist Financial Accounting experience in the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential: Expert understanding of NHS finance and IFRS reporting standards.
Desirable: Knowledge of cash management processes within the NHS.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS submission to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Applications are welcomed from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply:
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