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 Yorkshire's 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. You’ll 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 we’re 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
Work–Life 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 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 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 Care’s 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.
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.