Trainee Accountant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a new Trainee Accountant. You will be working with the Trust and its subsidiary Sussex Primary Care Ltd to support the finance team in a variety of functions while studying for a professional accountancy qualification. The role would suit a new or recent graduate or school leaver with a good record of educational achievement. You will be joining our finance team based at Brighton General Hospital, where you will find a supportive team that aspires to be a great place to work. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK Main duties of the job Provide accounting support within the Finance Department, particularly in the areas of accounts payable, payroll and monthly financial reporting Assist in providing efficient and high quality financial support to service managers and the wider organisation Provide excellent customer service to colleagues as well as to clients and suppliers external to the Trust About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us? NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement Excellent training, development, and research opportunities Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Job responsibilities Accounts payable – To prepare and reconcile invoices for payment. To manage the relationships with services and suppliers and help ensure prompt payment. Accounts receivable – To assist in ensuring that the sales ledger is maintained to a good standard and to maximise debt recovery. Monthly and annual accounts – support the finance team in monthly closedown and reporting procedures. Payroll – to support the smooth operation of the payroll service, assisting the Payroll Gatekeeper in resolving queries. Person Specification Qualifications / education Good record of educational achievement (eg degree or A level) Must be willing to study for professional accountancy qualifications Experience Experience of working in a team environment Experience of people Experience of dealing with people in a customer service environment Experience of dealing with difficult people or situations Evidence of highly advanced IT skills Evidence of written communication skills Evidence of verbal communication skills Motivation and commitment Evidence of motivation and commitment to pursue a career in finance in the NHS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr