Income Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Income Accountant to support financial reporting, manage income teams, and negotiate contracts. The ideal candidate has AAT level 4 or equivalent, strong NHS financial knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial management within the organization.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of current NHS Trust financial regime.
• Relevant experience within the NHS.
• Experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting and manage debt.
• Negotiate and agree clinical and non-clinical contracts.
• Play a key role in completing NHS accounts and returns on timeline.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team coordination

IT skills (Excel, SBS Ledger Systems)

Education

AAT level 4 or equivalent qualification

Studying towards a CCAB qualification – Finalist level

Job description

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital provides specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine and diagnostic imaging, both within the hospital and in the community.

Job Overview

Income Accountant – responsibilities include high‑level support in the development of income plans, monthly financial reporting, management of debt, private patient income, activity planning and leading the income team. Reporting to the Head of Income & Costing.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting, including submitting contractual returns and managing debt.
• Support private patient income and activity planning.
• Manage the income team.
• Negotiate and agree a range of clinical and non‑clinical contracts, liaising with operational managers and commissioners.
• Review complex financial issues and queries, providing advice as required.
• Play a key role in completing statutory NHS accounts and returns on timeline.
• Develop own working style within agreed objectives.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• AAT level 4 or equivalent qualification
• Committed to continued professional development

Desirable criteria

• Studying towards a CCAB or equivalent professional qualification – Finalist level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Specialist knowledge of current NHS Trust financial regime
• Specialist knowledge of the National Tariff Payment System (PbR)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel and SBS Ledger Systems
• Working understanding of SLAM systems
• Relevant experience within the NHS
• EƯective track record in working as part of a team, and coordinating the work of others
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with private patient finance
• Experience across financial disciplines
• Experience of successfully managing change
• Experience in implementing process improvement

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• The ability to analyse and interpret highly complex performance and financial problems and information, draw clear conclusions and provide clear and concise advice on the outcome
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to present complex information understandably
• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals, both internally and externally
• The ability to develop and influence close working partnerships at all levels between individuals, teams and organisations
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficieancy and improvement

Values and Behaviour

Essential criteria

• Patient and Family Centred
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• I'm a Finance Expert
• I make Change Happen
• I'm a Team Player
• I ensure Value for Patients and Taxpayers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications are encouraged to be submitted as early as possible. All applicants will be contacted by email whether they were shortlisted for interview.

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post requires submission for Disclosure to check for unspent convictions.

Documents to download:

• JD Income Accountant (PDF, 522.0 KB)
• Person Spec Income Accountant (PDF, 299.7 KB)