Income Accountant (8b/8c)

CY Executive Resourcing; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 days on-site per week

Job summary

CY Executive Resourcing is seeking an experienced Interim Income Accountant for an NHS organisation. The role focuses on lead income accounting, contract matters and month-end processes within a fast-paced finance team.

Ideal candidates will have significant NHS provider experience, CCAB/CIMA qualifications and strong stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working with two days on-site per week is offered for a 3‑month term.

Qualifications

• Significant NHS finance experience, ideally in a provider setting.
• Strong understanding of NHS payment framework, contracting and income flows.
• Proven experience in income accounting and complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on NHS income accounting and reporting.
• Provide expert advice on complex income and contract matters.
• Support month-end and year-end processes relating to commissioning income.
• Analyse income streams and identify variances with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate forecasting.

Skills

NHS income accounting

Contracting awareness

Month-end close

Income forecasting

Financial controls

Stakeholder comms

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualified

Job description

Interim Income Accountant (Band 8b/8c Equivalent)

3-Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid Working | 2 Days On Site Per Week

An NHS organisation is seeking an experienced Income Accountant to provide additional senior-level support within its finance team during a period of transition and change. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled NHS finance professional to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will play a key role in overseeing income-related processes, ensuring the accuracy and robustness of income reporting, and supporting the organisation with month-end, contract management, and financial performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of NHS income accounting and reporting.
• Provide expert advice on complex income and contract matters.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes relating to commissioning and provider income.
• Analyse and reconcile income streams, identifying variances and recommending corrective action where required.
• Work closely with operational and finance colleagues to ensure accurate income forecasting and reporting.
• Support the development and improvement of income-related financial controls and processes.
• Provide senior-level financial insight to inform decision-making and financial planning.

Essential Experience

• Significant NHS finance experience, ideally within a provider setting.
• Strong understanding of the NHS payment framework, contracting arrangements, and income flows.
• Proven experience in income accounting, financial management, and complex reconciliations.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide immediate value within an established finance team.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.

Contract Details

• Band: 8b/8c equivalent (dependent on experience).
• Duration: 3 months fixed-term contract.
• Location: Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site.
• Start: ASAP.

If you are an experienced NHS Income Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity and are able to hit the ground running, we would be keen to hear from you