Financial Accountant

Benenden Health; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Benenden Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider, is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant in York. The role involves supporting financial reporting, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. With a commitment to employee well-being, the position offers extensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free Corporate Benenden Health membership

Free onsite parking

Up to 35 days' holiday

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Discount on other Benenden products

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited £500 Refer a Friend Bonus

Discounts and cashback at retailers

Training and career progression

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in a large accounting firm or Financial Accounting and Reporting team.
• Experience in external corporate financial reporting or auditing.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly and periodic financial reporting.
• Prepare annual Financial Statements and liaise with auditors.
• Produce quarterly VAT Returns and support tax computations.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Benenden Health is a leading UK not-for-profit healthcare provider committed to offering affordable private healthcare. As the Finance function and wider business continue to evolve and grow, we are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join the team.

Purpose

To support the Finance Manager and Financial Controller with the delivery of the Society's financial, tax, and capital reporting, ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient delivery. This role offers opportunities for development to become the Society's technical accounting and tax expert.

The post holder will:

1. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly and periodic financial reporting.
2. Prepare annual Financial Statements for the Society and subsidiaries and liaise with auditors.
3. Calculate the Society's capital requirement under a Solvency II methodology and produce the Society's capital reporting.
4. Produce quarterly VAT Returns and support tax computations & compliance.
5. Develop investment and treasury reporting, including fund performance insights, returns tracking, and cash flow and liquidity forecasting.
6. Support the quarterly Executive Asset and Liability Committee (EALC) reporting.
7. Collaborate with Hospital finance colleagues to ensure efficient financial reporting and returns.
8. Maintain the integrity of the fixed assets register and ensure assets are capitalized in line with accounting policy.
9. Develop expertise in technical accounting, providing guidance on standards and complex transactions.

Skills and Experience

1. Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
2. Experience in a large accounting firm or a Financial Accounting and Reporting team.
3. Experience in external corporate financial reporting or auditing large entity statutory accounts.
4. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs).
5. Knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Benefits

Working for a business committed to 'doing the right thing', you can expect a broad range of benefits, including:

• Free Corporate Benenden Health membership
• Free Corporate Benenden Cash plan (dental, optical, therapies)
• Free onsite parking
• Up to 35 days' holiday including bank holidays, with no weekend or bank holiday work
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Discount on other Benenden products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Discounts and cashback at high-street retailers
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Training and career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free fruit and hot drinks
• Employee engagement events
• Support for local charities
• Onsite First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Free onsite gym

For further information, please refer to the Role Profile. We prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.