Job Description

Assistant Accountant
Location: Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital, Nottingham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits
Summary:
The site on which Woodthorpe Hospital now stands has provided healthcare to the people of Nottingham since 1877 and is conveniently located towards the north of Nottingham city centre, with excellent on-site parking facilities and access to public transport nearby.
Today, we are a modern well-equipped hospital with 41 private bedrooms (all en-suite) and two operating theatres. We are constantly developing our services and are proud of our comprehensive range of specialist departments and the high standard of care that they allow us to offer all of our guests.
The role:
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our team at the Fulwood Hall Hospital, based in Preston. As a Assistant Accountant you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive management accounting function for both sites, as well as assisting on Payroll and NHS activity submissions. In addition to these core activities you will support the Finance Manager in the completion of corporate returns, as well as ad hoc analysis as and when required. This is a practical role and is expected to have a meaningful impact on the running of each site.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
• Production of timely and accurate statistical and financial information for a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Provide information and support to hospital managers and staff as and when required
• Assist with the monthly Payroll function
• Time completion of bank reconciliations
• Undertaking support for hospital projects and initiatives, under the direction of the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team
• Deputise for Finance Manager as and when appropriate
• Liaise with the Central Finance Function as and when required

What you will bring with you:

• Previous experience in a management accounting role (preferably in a Healthcare environment)
• Qualified / Part qualified / working towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT
• Proven ability to work to deadlines
• Advanced Computer Skills (particularly Microsoft Office)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills in line with the Ramsay Way Vision and Values

About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
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We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.