Financial accountant treasury

Financial Accountant Treasury

The closing date is 22 June 2026

The role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards, and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

The Financial Accountant – Treasury provides senior leadership and oversight for the delivery of a high quality Financial Services and Treasury function for the ICB. The postholder leads cash management, financial controls, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes, ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and national financial governance requirements. They support the production of statutory accounts, provide cover for the Financial Accountant (Technical), and contribute to the development of robust financial systems and processes. The role works autonomously with significant discretion, supporting the wider finance team to build capability, strengthen financial control and deliver value for money across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Provide senior leadership for the Financial Services and Treasury function, ensuring high quality service delivery.
• Lead improvements to systems and processes to strengthen financial control, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury operations.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and returns, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal requirements.
• Support Agreement of Balances with NHS organisations and Whole Government Accounts (WGA) bodies.
• Provide senior support for the delivery of a comprehensive financial services function.
• Ensure robust cash management, reconciliations, invoice approval and payment processes.
• Support the organisation in driving transformation and achieving value for money.
• Build technical expertise and subject matter capability within the financial services team.
• Work autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies.
• Support the CFO and Director of Finance – Commissioning in developing the finance workforce.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.

Experience

• Experience working in partnership with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading audit processes.
• Experience in NHS technical accounting or statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• CCAB Qualified.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro‑rata, per annum.