York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Accountancy Assistant

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Are you:

  • Seeking a new challenge where you can really make a difference to the team?
  • Interested in providing support services to the financial services team?
  • Passionate about delivering excellent service with great attention to detail and accuracy.

If so, this role could be for you!

York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Financial Accounting Team on a full time basis.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include;

- Reconcile the Control Accounts including the Bank Account and PAYE reconciliations

- To investigate queries raised from the reconciliation process.

- To prepare the information for the payment to PAYE and Pensions agency each month.

- To maintain and update relevant spreadsheets.

- Cover for colleagues on occasions and assist members of the team

Our work is audited and it is therefore vital that control procedures are followed with accurate records maintained. This role will require a conscientious person with excellent attention with a 'getting it right first time' attitude.

If you believe you can meet our requirements in this exciting and challenging role we would really like to hear from you!

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7675121-AA-F

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tribune House. Unit 1, Centurion Park, Tribune Way

York

YO30 4RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
  • Experience of dealing with control accounts and reconciliations
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Knowledge of Finance in the NHS
  • Knowledge of Cash Management

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
  • AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 4
Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
  • Experience of dealing with control accounts and reconciliations
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Knowledge of Finance in the NHS
  • Knowledge of Cash Management

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
  • AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 4

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tribune House. Unit 1, Centurion Park, Tribune Way

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tribune House. Unit 1, Centurion Park, Tribune Way

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Development Accountant

Paul Gowing

paul.gowing@nhs.net

07494162270

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7675121-AA-F

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tribune House. Unit 1, Centurion Park, Tribune Way

York

YO30 4RY


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