Job Description

Pay:

From 60,000.00 per year

Please note: this role is a

fully on-site

position in The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital in Aylesbury

About us

The Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, and The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital.

The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 70 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified, and experienced nursing and support teams.

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.

The clinical outcomes of the hospital are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

Role Purpose

This role will be responsible for a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment across two main hospital sites. Based at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital your responsibilities will be as follows:

Monthly accounts (P&L and BS) Monthly returns and NHS reporting and challenges Financial planning and analysis Fixed Asset control Cash flow forecasting Finance Policies / controls Finance team management (Finance assistants) Assisting with the preparation of Statutory accounts Involvement with corporation tax calculations and other tax matters Liaising with the Auditors and other third parties relating to audit matters

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for month end processes including but not limited to Profit and Loss, along with associated Balance Sheet accounts. Provide insightful and accurate analysis to support the business. Work closely with the rest of the Finance department in order to carry out their responsibilities and ensure consistency and best practice is developed and maintained across the function. Work closely with the senior management team and department heads, reporting and reviewing income and spend at both detailed and summary level.

Who we are looking for

Significant knowledge of Management Accounting An applicant who possesses experience of both private hospital and private medical insurance. Experience of preparing reports and analysis for presentation to senior management Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (Essential) A high level of computer literacy - needs to be a proficient user of financial systems & competent in the Microsoft Office suite - Excel, Outlook, Word & PowerPoint. Advanced Excel skills including look- ups, pivot tables and use of advanced formulae. Experience of Sage50 (desirable) Ability to thrive in a faced paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident dealing with colleagues of all levels Ability to analyse, interpret and provide insight & commentary on financial report A high level of attention to detail and self regulation A good understanding of the dynamic functions of finance including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Previous experience in a healthcare setting (desirable)

What we offer

Competitive salary based on experience and skill set 25 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays Company pension Employee Health & Wellbeing support service Employee, friends & family discounts

Additional Information

The content of the job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which fall within their scope of practice.

The role profile reflects the overall scope and responsibilities of the role. All roles evolve and this role profile will therefore be subject to periodic review and change if required.

In this role you will be joining a dynamic team. There are ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.

We are proud to be offering this opportunity as both a Disability Confident Committed and Real Living Wage employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

This role requires BOTH prior private hospital and private medical insurance experience. Applicants without this experience will not be able to be considered. Do you possess this experience?
Licence/Certification:

CIMA or ACCA qualification (required) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person