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(SNIS) Accounting Assistant

£29.1k - £31.41k per annum
Full-time

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T his post is based in the Bioquarter at Little France, Edinburgh

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications is received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right individuals to join the Research and Development Finance team at NHS Lothian, based within the Academic and Clinical Central office for Research and Development, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

The Academic and Clinical Central Office for Research and Development is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. Supporting researchers and commercial companies throughout the UK and internationally to conduct clinical research in thousands of projects every year, ranging from small student studies to complex interventional investigations and multi centre international trials.

Join Us

As a member of the Research and Development Finance Team, you will work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. As an Accounting Assistant you will build a range of transferrable skills. You will work as a member of a team supporting all aspects of Management Accounting. The successful applicant may have a desire to pursue a career within an NHS accounting environment. Some experience of working within a finance area would be desirable. Applicants should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately to specified deadlines and should be self- motivated, adaptable and be keen to develop their skills and knowledge. Applicants will take on a range of responsibilities and could have the opportunity to study towards a professional qualification.

Additional Information

Post is for 36 hours per week.

Opportunities exist for flexible working hours.

Starting from 27 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday per annum (35 days leave in total).

Be Different

Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in supporting Research and Development within the NHS. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting hospital and community services both locally and patients from throughout Scotland as well as supporting vital research. NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives. At a challenging time for public services the finance team will be at the centre of reshaping how we healthcare is provided.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Anna Stanilevica - email View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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