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On behalf of NHS England, we are looking for an Assistant Accountant (Taxation) (Inside IR35) for an 8 month contract based in Darlington or Leeds, 1-2 days per week (Can offer remote with attendance as and when required for the right candidate)

NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for our patients and communities, work to get the best possible value for taxpayers, and drive improvement across the NHS.

Through our seven regional teams NHS England supports local integrated care systems, made up of public services that provide health and care – NHS organisations, primary care professionals, local councils, social care providers and the community, voluntary and social enterprise sector – to improve the health of the population, improve the quality of care, tackle inequalities and deliver care more efficiently.

From February 2023, NHS England, Health Education England and NHS Digital will be one single organisation, putting workforce, data, digital and technology at the heart of our plans to transform the NHS.

As an Assistant Accountant (Taxation) your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns and associated reconciliations.
• Manage and respond to VAT and taxation queries from internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate supporting documentation for VAT and HMRC enquiries.
• Assist with financial accounting activities, including statutory reporting and year-end processes.
• Produce financial reports, analysis and reconciliations to support decision making.
• Maintain taxation records, logs and financial documentation to ensure compliance.
• Update and maintain finance guidance and SharePoint resources.
• Liaise with finance colleagues and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and taxation issues.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering supporting financial information and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.
• Support ad hoc financial accounting and taxation projects as required.

Essential:

• Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant or Finance Officer role.
• Good understanding of VAT processes and indirect taxation.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations and analysing financial data.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a finance team.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation.

Desirable:

• Experience within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Knowledge of NHS VAT guidance and public sector taxation.
• Experience supporting statutory accounts or year-end financial reporting.
• Part-qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.
• Experience using ERP finance systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Knowledge of SharePoint or document management systems.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, NHS England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

NHS England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".