Group Financial Accountant- Treasury & Financial Accounts

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Group Financial Accountant- Treasury & Financial Accounts The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Group Financial Accountant supports the Financial Accounts team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the GESH Hospital Group. The role has a particular focus on treasury management, cash flow, bank and control account reconciliations, balance sheet reporting, statutory returns and audit support. Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for monitoring the Trust's daily cash position, preparing short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts, managing bank reconciliations, supporting treasury activities and helping ensure that sufficient cash is available to meet operational requirements. The role also supports monthly and quarterly NHS financial returns, year-end accounts, Agreement of Balances exercises and preparationof audit working papers. A key part of the role is ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with IFRS, NHS accounting guidance, Trust policies and Standing Financial Instructions. This includes preparing and reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet adjustments, as well as supporting payroll, VAT and other key controlaccount reconciliations. The postholder will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Management Accounts, Income, NHS Shared Business Services, commercial banks and external auditors. The role includes responding to audit queries, maintaining appropriate audit trails and supporting improvements tofinancial systems, controls and processes. The position also provides support to the Capital Accounting team, including fixed asset and lease reconciliations and IFRS 16 reporting where required. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-NN-8309084-A&C-Z Job locations St George's Hospital (post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites) Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Professional:1. Support the Finance Manager in maintaining effective treasury management processes, including daily cash monitoring, short-term investments,