Job overview
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 gaining valuable experience of working within a finance team.
The role is fixed term for 1 year and would suit a new or recent graduate or school leaver with a good record of educational achievement.
You will be looking to begin a career in finance and will have aspirations towards starting professional accountancy qualifications.
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.
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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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Accounts payable - To prepare and reconcile invoices for payment. To manage the relationships with services and suppliers and help ensire 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
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This advert is for Trainee accountant with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (1 year fixed term). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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