Accountant

Job Title: Accountant Function: Finance & TradingLocation: Hybrid within either our Alfreton or Nottingham officeContract type: PermanentSalary: 40767 with potential to rise to 47962 over 3 yearsClosing Date: Friday 31st July 2026NHS Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join our Finance team during a period of transformation and continuous role offers the chance to take ownership of key financial accounting activities ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet compliance with accounting standards and the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders auditors and shared service teams you will play a pivotal role in supporting statutory reporting management accounts financial analysis and business looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented finance professional who can combine robust accounting expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. You will help drive efficiencies across finance processes support the implementation of audit recommendations and provide insightful financial analysis that enables the organisation to deliver value maintain strong financial controls and support the NHS in delivering exceptional patient day you will Take ownership of the balance sheet accounting for the organisation ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are accurate up to date and supported by suitable delivery of internal monthly management reporting quarterly stakeholder reporting annual statutory accounting and periodic ONS reporting ensuring accurate and timely production; liaising with audit teams as requiredLead and manage process improvement in Finance processes delivering efficiencies and shared service benefitsEnsure internal and external audit recommendations related to processes are reviewed and implementedMaintain up to date knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulations; ensuring the impact of any changes is interpreted reviewed and applied in a ad hoc financial analysis/forecasting to support the business in effective and informed decision-makingWhat can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleFully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant or at the final stage of qualification with relevant practical accounting experience using Microsoft Office applications particularly advanced Excel skills for financial analysis reporting and of working with Oracle financial systems is preferred although not working with data collection and adaptive strong cross-functional relationships and communicating with least 1 3 years of previous experience in a similar of IFRS16 Lease Accounting desirable but not essentialOur Inclusive CommitmentAt NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.