Accountant
Job Posted: 13 February 2026
Job Updated: 13 February 2026
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Job Title Accountant
Function: Finance & Trading
Location: Alfreton/Nottingham/Hybrid
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026
Salary: £39,618 with potential to rise to £46,610 over 3 years
Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026
NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for an Accountant to join our team on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026 during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.
We are seeking an experienced Accountant who will be responsible for analysing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organisation.
Every day you will …
1. Take ownership of the balance sheet accounting for the organisation, ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are accurate, up to date and supported by suitable commentary.
2. Support delivery of internal monthly management reporting, quarterly stakeholder reporting, annual statutory accounting and periodic ONS reporting, ensuring accurate and timely production; liaising with audit teams as required
3. Lead and manage process improvement in Finance processes, delivering efficiencies and shared service benefits
4. Ensure internal and external audit recommendations related to processes are reviewed and implemented
5. Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulations; ensuring the impact of any changes is interpreted, reviewed and applied in a timely manner.
6. Undertake ad hoc financial analysis/forecasting to support the business in effective and informed decision-making
We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:
7. Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
8. We recognise our employees’ hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.
9. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
10. We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
11. A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
12. Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
13. Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
14. 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
15. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.