Maidstone, Kent Full-Time | Permanent About The Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team at our Maidstone hospital. Reporting to the Financial Accounts Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, and timely financial support across the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and professional healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Assist the Financial Accounts Manager in preparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports within agreed timescales. Support the year-end accounts process and annual audit preparation. Prepare accruals, prepayments, and departmental P&L reports. Produce accurate reconciliations (including PMI, GRNI, online bookings, and stock control). Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation is correctly calculated. Provide financial support and ad hoc reporting to Business Partners and assist with budget meetings. Support the Purchase Ledger and Junior Assistant Accountant as required, including invoice entry, queries, and filing. Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within Finance. Undertake any other finance-related duties as directed by the Financial Accounts Manager or Head of Finance. About You We’re looking for someone who is: Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and develop. Flexible and adaptable, able to respond effectively to multiple priorities. Organised and detail-focused, with excellent time management skills. A strong communicator, both written and verbal. Passionate about continuous improvement and efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Desirable Experience with SUN accounting or similar finance systems. Understanding of medical terminology or prior healthcare finance experience. Studied or studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) Qualifications Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English (essential). Why Join Us? Supportive and collaborative team culture. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Be part of a hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional care and performance. At KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health, we are committed to delivering healthcare at its best. You will be part of a values-driven organisation where procurement plays a crucial role in patient care, innovation, and sustainability. This is a chance to make a real impact, bringing your expertise to a role that combines commercial responsibility with the rewarding purpose of supporting patient outcomes. KIMS Hospital Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits Competitive Salary Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Subsidised Staff Bistro Free Staff Car Park Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk. At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Posted 7th October 2025 Share