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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Divisional Support Accountant

The closing date is 21 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated person for the role of Divisional Support Accountant to join our finance department and work in our Financial Management team at the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Financial Management Accountant, the Divisional Support Accountant will provide comprehensive professional financial management support to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The principal role of the Divisional Support Accountant is to provide the necessary financial and statistical information and support to assist the Divisional Management teams achieve their corporate objectives. The successful candidate must possess the skills to assist in the production ofmonthly budget statements and preparation of other financial information,specifically requiring attention to detail. They must also have excellent verbal andwritten communication skills, and be confident in the use of Microsoft Excel to anadvanced standard.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-7570619

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

  • preparing accurate and timely budget statements each month in line with the financial reporting timetable
  • communicating key financial information clearly and concisely to Trust Managers/budget holders
  • to undertake the preparation and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • to deputise for the financial management accountant and finance business partners in their absence
  • to assist in year end financial accounting and annual planning process as required
  • to undertake ad-hoc projects and to assist in any other accounting areas as necessary

Details of further responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

  • preparing accurate and timely budget statements each month in line with the financial reporting timetable
  • communicating key financial information clearly and concisely to Trust Managers/budget holders
  • to undertake the preparation and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • to deputise for the financial management accountant and finance business partners in their absence
  • to assist in year end financial accounting and annual planning process as required
  • to undertake ad-hoc projects and to assist in any other accounting areas as necessary

Details of further responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT Level 4

Desirable

  • Part CCAB Qualified

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Management Accounts
  • Proven ability to work with computerised ledger systems

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyse and convert data into high quality information

Desirable

  • Experience of managing staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • AAT Level 4

Desirable

  • Part CCAB Qualified

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Management Accounts
  • Proven ability to work with computerised ledger systems

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyse and convert data into high quality information

Desirable

  • Experience of managing staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Financial Management Accountant

Sarah Willis

sarah.willis@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453278

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-7570619

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA


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