Job Description

Assistant Financial Accountant

Maidstone, Kent

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

Assistant Financial Accountant

to join our finance team at our Maidstone hospital. Reporting to the Financial Accounts Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, and timely financial support across the hospital.



This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and professional healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Financial Accounts Manager in preparing accurate

monthly management accounts

and

financial reports

within agreed timescales. Support the

year-end accounts

process and

annual audit

preparation. Prepare

accruals, prepayments

, and

departmental P&L reports

. Produce

accurate reconciliations

(including PMI, GRNI, online bookings, and stock control). Maintain the

fixed asset register

, ensuring depreciation is correctly calculated. Provide financial support and ad hoc reporting to

Business Partners

and assist with

budget meetings

. Support the

Purchase Ledger

and

Junior Assistant Accountant

as required, including invoice entry, queries, and filing. Contribute to

cost-saving initiatives

and process improvements within Finance. Undertake any other finance-related duties as directed by the Financial Accounts Manager or Head of Finance.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated

, with a strong desire to learn and develop.

Flexible and adaptable

, able to respond effectively to multiple priorities.

Organised and detail-focused

, with excellent time management skills. A strong

communicator

, both written and verbal. Passionate about

continuous improvement

and efficiency. Proficient in

Microsoft Office

, particularly Excel.

Desirable:

Experience with SUN accounting or similar finance systems. Understanding of

medical terminology

or prior

healthcare finance

experience. Studied or studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Qualifications

Minimum of

5 GCSEs (or equivalent)

including

Maths and English

(essential).

Why Join Us?

Supportive and collaborative team culture. Opportunities for

professional growth and development

. Be part of a hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional care and performance.

At KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health, we are committed to delivering healthcare at its best. You will be part of a values-driven organisation where procurement plays a crucial role in patient care, innovation, and sustainability.



This is a chance to make a real impact, bringing your expertise to a role that combines commercial responsibility with the rewarding purpose of supporting patient outcomes.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive Salary Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Subsidised Staff Bistro Free Staff Car Park Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email

recruitment@kims.org.uk

.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.



Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


Posted 7th October 2025