Head of Financial AccountingLocation: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation TrustContract: Temporary (6 month initial)Rate: 35 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. 31.33, PAYE Exc. 27.96)Start date: ASAPContact: (url removed) Job DescriptionService Care Solutions is recruiting for a highly skilled Head of Financial Accountant on behalf of an NHS Trust. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting strategic financial planning. Key responsibilities include resolving payroll issues, collaborating with auditors on charity reviews, managing outsourced financial services, and providing technical guidance on VAT, capital expenditure, and lease accounting. The successful candidate will possess a CCAB qualification, extensive post-qualification experience within a complex organisation (preferably NHS), and the ability to communicate complex financial data to diverse audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on the Trust''s financial operations and planning. Main responsibilities Address payroll discrepancies, including the collection of salary overpayment debts.Collaborate with Trust auditors to complete the ongoing charity review.Manage outsourced financial services (NHS SBS) and ensure compliance with statutory returns, including month/year-end accounts, VAT returns, and charity accounting.Support Trust-wide financial planning, including balance ..... full job details .....