Job Title: Accountant
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £39,618 with potential to rise to £46,610 over 3 years
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Function: Finance & Trading
Location: Alfreton/Nottingham/Hybrid
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the balance sheet accounting for the organisation, ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are accurate, up‑to‑date and supported by suitable commentary.
* 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.
* Lead and manage process improvement in finance processes, delivering efficiencies and shared service benefits.
* Ensure internal and external audit recommendations related to processes are reviewed and implemented.
* 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.
* Undertake ad hoc financial analysis/forecasting to support the business in effective and informed decision-making.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience working with data collection and analysis.
* Adaptive mindset.
* Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and communicate with impact.
* Knowledge of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement methodology.
* At least 1–3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
* Clinical registration with a registration body is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunities, providing flexibility between office and remote work.
* Annual bonus schemes, long‑service and colleague recognition awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* In‑house training, support and access to external qualifications for career development.
* Paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution when you contribute 6%.
* Flexibility to choose benefits via Flexible Benefits Scheme.
* Paid volunteering leave (2 days).
* Discounts from the Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
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