Job details
- Job reference: 258122
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 13/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Assynt House
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 28/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Finance - Expenditure
FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT TO 31/08/2028
We are seeking to recruit a full time Assistant Financial Services Accountant for Expenditure on a 2 year fixed term contract or secondment for our busy Financial Services team based at Assynt House, Inverness.
The successful applicant will provide support to the Accounts Payable, Patient Travel, Systems and Primary Care Teams within Financial Services. Responsible for the overall management and performance of these teams, ensuring all relevant Standing Financial Instructions and Standard Financial Procedures are adhered to and all transactions are processed accurately to meet all internal, external, and statutory deadlines.
Responsible for ensuring all control accounts in the balance sheet in relation to the sections managed are appropriately reconciled within a strict timetable, thus ensuring the integrity of the NHS Highland financial ledger and providing other finance staff with a reliable reporting tool essential for the accurate production of financial and the completion of annual accounts at the end of the financial year.
The role will be key in the preparation and completion of annual accounts for their area and returns as appropriate, including agreement of balances with other NHS Boards and the Scottish Government (SG).
Candidates must have excellent organisational and communication skills both written and oral, attention to detail and be able to manage and motivate a large team.
Ideally the post requires a CCAB qualified accountant with one year post qualification experience of managing a finance team or studying towards the final stage of a professional Accounting Qualification and have at least 5 years’ experience working in a large Finance Department at a senior level.
Public Sector secondments would be considered
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of software is required, along with the ability to carry out finance tasks using NHS Highland accounting software.
You will have the ability to work as part of a team and should also be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
For more information please contact Stephanie Innes; email: stephanie.innes2@nhs.scot; tel: 01463 704874
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This advert is for Assistant Financial Services Accountant with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Accountant role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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