Assistant Accountant - 12 months contract

medneo UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance x5

CPD / Career Growth

24/7 GP Access

Wellbeing tools

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

MRI scan discounts

Job summary

Medneo UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover, based in London with remote working options. The role supports the Financial Controller across daily finance tasks, including cash flow, reconciliations, payroll, VAT and reporting.

You will contribute to accurate, timely financial information and drive improvements in finance processes within a growing healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and debt collection.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end processes and journals.
• Proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control to collect outstanding balances and monitor aged debt.
• Process monthly payroll and liaise with HR/FC on queries.
• Process and review staff expenses and monthly claims.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist cash flow reporting.
• Support month-end close, journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist year-end audits and drive process improvements.

Education

AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Assistant Accountant - 12 months contract

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

Please note before applying: This is a 12-month maternity cover position. The role offers remote working, with the ideal candidate being based within approximately one hour’s commute of London.

At Medneo UK, we're transforming access to diagnostic imaging by delivering high-quality, patient-focused MRI and CT services across the UK. As our business continues to grow, our Finance team provides the financial insight, governance and operational support that enables us to deliver exceptional healthcare services.

As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller across both day-to-day finance operations and month-end accounting. From managing cash flow, reconciliations and credit control to supporting payroll, VAT and financial reporting, you'll help ensure our financial information is accurate, timely and supports informed business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to broaden their accounting experience within a fast-paced and growing healthcare organisation. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, build strong relationships across the business and contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance processes and controls.

What's in it for you...

• Fixed Term Contract: 12 months maternity cover
• Salary: up to £45,000
• Hybrid working - you will be based within 1 hour commute of London
• Time to Recharge: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + up to 3 extra days for long service
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes pre-existing conditions
• Add-On Family Health Options and Life Assurance x5
• Dedicated Wellbeing Tools
• Career Growth: Paid CPD, structured development, internal promotions
• 24/7 GP Access + Mental Health First Aiders
• True Team Culture – You’re supported, heard, and never just a number
• Plus: Blue Light Card, gym discounts, cycle to work, cashback plans, Tastecard, Denplan, tech vouchers & more
• Discount for friends & family MRI scans in the London centre
• Inclusive, values-led culture that celebrates you

What you’ll be doing...

Credit Control & Debt Collection

• Manage the credit control process to ensure timely collection of outstanding customer balances.
• Monitor aged debtors and proactively follow up overdue accounts.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Investigate and resolve customer account queries efficiently.
• Prepare and distribute aged debt and cash collection reports.
• Escalate high-risk or long-outstanding debts as appropriate.
• Support the management of customer credit limits and account reviews.

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and process monthly payroll information accurately and within deadlines.
• Liaise with HR and FC to resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure changes are processed correctly.
• Reconcile payroll reports and associated control accounts.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and company policies.

Staff Expenses

• Process employee expenses and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Escalate non-compliance to line manager and FC
• Process claims monthly to pay alongside payroll.
• Ensure timely review of finance approvals.

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management.

• Monitor cash receipts and payments.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with short term cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Assist in maintaining and improving expense management processes.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.

Month-End Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end close activities to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Assist with UT reconciliations
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support year-end audit requirements and information requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in financial processes and controls.

General Finance Responsibilities

• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with the process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Provide support to colleagues across the business on finance-related matters.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls.

To do this job well, you will need...

• AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role. (typically, 3-5 years)
• Experience of credit control and debt collection.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Experience of month-end processes, including preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Good understanding of VAT principles
• Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings
• Experience of running payroll processes.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions, and experience using accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience assisting with month-end and management accounts preparation.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Report writing skills.