Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital Nottingham

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Salary depending on experience plus 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 Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital, based in Nottingham. 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

Complete monthly finance pack

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

Benefits:

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

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

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

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 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.