Job Description

Assistant Accountant
Location: Rivers Hospital (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Flexible Hours – Term-Time/School Hours Considered)

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and great communication skills? Rivers Hospital is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time fixed-term basis, with flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid working, part-time (minimum 30 hours) and term-time or school hours.

Rivers hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

The Role

The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive management accounting function. In addition to these core activities you will support the Heads of Finance 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

Time completion of bank reconciliations

Undertaking support for hospital projects and initiatives, under the direction of the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team

Deputise for the Head of Finance 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)

Part qualified / working towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT or CIMA (desirable but not essential)

Proven ability to work to deadlines

Advanced Computer Skills (particularly Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel)

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

What We Offer

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle – including school hours and term-time options

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive team environment

The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within the healthcare sector

If you're looking to build your career in finance and want a role that works around your life, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

Flexible shift patterns available where possible

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site (where possible)

Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

The Blue Light Card Scheme

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 8 countries, with 88,000 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 are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.

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.