Job overview
Join the Finance Team at the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and play a key role in supporting the effective management of public finances that help deliver high-quality healthcare services to over 3 million people across the region.
Please note this post is only accepting applications from current staff members of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and staff members of North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Accountant, you will support senior finance colleagues in delivering a comprehensive financial service to a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing timely, accurate and relevant financial information and reports.
- Supporting budget management, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Completing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving complex financial queries.
- Providing financial advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders, including non-finance colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Supporting month-end and year-end reporting requirements and maintaining robust financial controls.
- Developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases and financial systems.
- Working closely with internal teams, auditors and external partners to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Supporting continuous improvement, efficiency initiatives and the implementation of new financial guidance and systems
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and expertise of large integrated financial systems, processes and controls and dealing with large volumes of data in analysis.
- Experience of working autonomously with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 / Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 GCSE’s grade A C or 5 to 9 including Maths and English or equivalent.
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This advert is for Assistant Accountant with North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board in Sunderland, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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