Assistant Accountant

Ramsay Health Care; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Valley Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to key financial processes, supporting hospital managers with financial insights and ensuring timely delivery of management accounts while providing assistance for payroll functions. This position promises meaningful engagement in a dynamic healthcare setting, whilst offering competitive benefits including flexible leave options and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns where possible

Private Medical Cover with family options

Life Assurance x3 base salary

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management accounting role, preferably in healthcare.
• Qualified / Part qualified / working towards an accountancy qualification.
• Advanced Computer Skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and payroll functions.
• Production of financial and statistical information.
• Manage accounts payable function and support hospital projects.

Skills

Management Accounting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer Service

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Job description

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Tees Valley Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The hospital opened in 2018 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team supporting Tees Valley Hospital as an Assistant Accountant. Reporting into the site’s Finance Manager, the post will help provide meaningful, practical support to the Hospital’s managers, allowing them to manage their resources effectively and efficiently.

The Role

The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive management accounting function for two sites, as well as assisting on Payroll and NHS activity submissions. In addition to these core activities you will support the Finance Manager 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

Assist with the production of monthly management accounts

Assist the Finance Manager with monthly business reviews, budgeting and forecasting

Timely production of monthly finance packs

Production of timely and accurate statistical and financial information for a range of internal and external stakeholders

Identify and communicate issues impacting on the efficient completion of financial processes

Manage the hospitals accounts payable function, incorporating the coding of invoices

Provide information and support to hospital managers and staff as and when required

Assist with the monthly Payroll function

Time completion of bank reconciliations (including the timely posting of receipts and payments).

Undertaking support for hospital projects and initiatives, under the direction of the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team

Deputise for Finance Manager as and when appropriate

Liaise with the Central Finance Function as and when required

What you will bring with you

Previous experience in a management accounting role (preferably in a Healthcare environment)

Qualified / Part qualified / working towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT

Proven ability to work to deadlines

Advanced Computer Skills (particularly Microsoft Office)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

Demonstrated Customer Service skills in line with the Ramsay Way Vision and Values

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

Flexible shift patterns available where possible

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site (where possible)

Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords