Financial Accountant - Subsidiary

Health Jobs UK; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Basingstoke is looking for a Financial Accountant to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency. The role includes responsibilities like financial reporting, budgeting, and assisting with audits. This position offers hybrid working, combining home and office duties, and requires a financial/accounting qualification. A commitment to equality and diversity is fundamental to the organization.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a relevant financial/accounting qualification at a level to gain CCAB membership.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards.
• Experience of developing plans, forecasts, and delivery of financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Review of the company’s SLA’s and billing for income.
• Monthly close and financial reporting.
• Preparing year-end accounts and audit papers, assisting with the audit.
• Engagement with budget holders on budget performance.

Skills

Manipulation of complex information

Explaining complex financial information

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Education

Relevant financial/accounting qualification

Evidence of continued CPD

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

At Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services Ltd (HHCS) patient care is at the heart of everything we do. The company is part of the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) group with a turnover of £700m serving around 600,000 people and runs three hospitals - Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke, and North Hampshire Hospital, as well as the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester - as well as community services and specialist services for which we are recognised nationally and internationally. The principal activity of HHCS is the operation of non‑clinical and facility services to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The company is seeking to appoint its Financial Accountant, a key finance team member of the subsidiary, in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency of its financial function. The post holder will be able to influence all matters relating to the subsidiary, assist in taking responsibility for the financial management of the company and its budget holders.

Main duties of the job

The Financial Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting and billing, contributing to group accounts and financial duties of the group. In providing accurate, timely and strategic oversight, the role is instrumental in ensuring sustainable financial health of the company, ultimately contributing to an improved care and patient experience and enabling the Trust to reach its ambitious strategic short‑ and long‑term goals.

Reporting directly into the Senior Financial Accountant, you will form a key part of the company’s finance team and will provide accurate, timely and strategic reporting. The responsibilities include:

• Review of the company’s SLA’s and billing for income
• Monthly close and financial reporting
• Reporting of inter‑company transactions and consolidated adjustments
• Banking and treasury management
• Preparing year‑end accounts and audit papers, assisting with the audit
• Budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, and strategic planning
• Engagement with budget holders on budget performance

The role is hybrid, splitting time between home and the Basingstoke finance office.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Successful completion of a relevant financial/accounting qualification at a level to gain CCAB membership e.g. post‑grad level
• Evidence of continued CPD
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of accounting standards

Desirable criteria

• 1‑2 years post‑qualification experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of developing plans, forecasts and delivery of financial targets
• Experience of developing and tracking cost‑improvement plans

Desirable criteria

• Public sector experience
• Experience of working across disciplines
• Involvement in project management and/or change management

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• Manipulation of complex information using a range of skills and techniques
• Able to explain complex financial information to non‑financial members of staff

Desirable criteria

• Advanced spreadsheet skills

Happy to Talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible and part‑time working will be considered.

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID‑19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third‑party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email – please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it is essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over‑reliance on generic, AI‑generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• JD & Person Spec - FA- Subsidiary (PDF, 880.5 KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8 KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9 MB)

If you would like further information please contact Faisal Zaidi, Senior Financial Accountant at [email protected].