Description
Assistant Accountant
Location: Rivers Hospital (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Flexible Hours – Term-Time/School Hours Considered)
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and great communication skills? Rivers Hospital is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time fixed-term basis, with flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid working, part-time (minimum 30 hours) and term-time or school hours.
Rivers hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.
The Role
The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive management accounting function. In addition to these core activities you will support the Heads of Finance in the completion of corporate returns, as well as ad hoc analysis as and when required. This is a practical role and is expected to have a meaningful impact on the running of each site.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
2. Production of timely and accurate statistical and financial information for a range of internal and external stakeholders
3. Provide information and support to hospital managers and staff as and when required
4. Time completion of bank reconciliations
5. Undertaking support for hospital projects and initiatives, under the direction of the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team
6. Deputise for the Head of Finance as and when appropriate
7. Liaise with the Central Finance Function as and when required
What you will bring with you
8. Previous experience in a management accounting role (preferably in a Healthcare environment)
9. Part qualified / working towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT or CIMA (desirable but not essential)
10. Proven ability to work to deadlines
11. Advanced Computer Skills (particularly Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel)
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
13. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
14. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
15. Demonstrated Customer Service skills in line with the Ramsay Way Vision and Values
What We Offer
16. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle – including school hours and term-time options
17. Hybrid working arrangements
18. Supportive and inclusive team environment
19. The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within the healthcare sector
If you're looking to build your career in finance and want a role that works around your life, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
20. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
21. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
22. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
23. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
24. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
25. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
26. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
27. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
28. Free Parking on site (where possible)
29. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
30. Concerts for Carers
31. Employee Assistance Programme
32. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
33. The Blue Light Card Scheme