Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Accountant
Yorkshire Clinic - Bingley
Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role is based at our Yorkshire Clinic Cottingley Business Park in Bingley. The Yorkshire Clinic is one of West Yorkshires leading private hospitals part of Ramsay Health Care UK one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital opened in 1982 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

The Role
The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in monitoring and reconciling NHS Debt working closely with Business Office to ensure efficient revenue capture and accurate reporting delivering a comprehensive management accounting function as well as assisting NHS activity submissions 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 the 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
Managing NHS debt ( Credit Control )
Ensuring NHS Invoicing captures the revenue accurately ( working with Business Office reconciling PLCM )
Providing cover for colleagues in the team
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

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
Proven ability to work to deadlines
Advanced Computer Skills (particularly 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

Why Join Us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive clinical coding function where quality accuracy and professional development are valued. Youll benefit from flexible working exposure to multiple hospital sites and the opportunity to contribute directly to patient record integrity and revenue optimisation.
At Ramsay Health Care UK our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing work-life balance and career development because were people caring for people:

Health Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme

WorkLife Balance
25 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
Subsidised staff restaurant where possible
Free parking on site where possible

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 88000 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 Cares 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.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats 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 UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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.