Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Accountancy Assistant

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

The post holder will work with the Assistant Directors of Finance, Finance Business Partners, Deputy/Assistant Finance Managers and the Trusts budget holders/managers to: Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems to facilitate the timely and accurate processing and recording of the Trusts financial activities. Investigate queries from staff, external customers/suppliers and patients, providing assistance and advice where required. Support other finance staff in their duties.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are to: Provide day to day routine support to the Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Finance Team. Input transactional information into the general ledger, such as receipts, sales orders and manual payments, in a timely and accurate manner. Support the management of the receivables policy and procedure. Deal with any queries received from staff, customers and patients and ensure they are dealt with in a professional and timely manner. Assist with the preparation of the monthly control account reconciliations. Assist with the month end and annual accounts process ensuring that proper records are maintained to support the audit of the accounts. Respond to Internal and External audit queries when required to do so. Establish good working relationships, both internal and external to the organisation and, in particular, within designated areas of responsibility, to assist in the maintenance and development of quality financial services. Maintain effective communication and teamwork with finance and non-finance professionals.

About us

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached. Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP26765935

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

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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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Annette Clough

Annette.Clough@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP26765935

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Supporting documents

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