Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Derby Derbyshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Interim Income Accountant (Band 8b/8c Equivalent)
3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working | 2 Days On Site Per Week
An NHS organisation is seeking an experienced Income Accountant to provide additional senior-level support within its finance team during a period of transition and change. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled NHS finance professional to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will play a key role in overseeing income-related processes, ensuring the accuracy and robustness of income reporting, and supporting the organisation with month-end, contract management, and financial performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on all aspects of NHS income accounting and reporting.
* Provide expert advice on complex income and contract matters.
* Support month-end and year-end financial processes relating to commissioning and provider income.
* Analyse and reconcile income streams, identifying variances and recommending corrective action where required.
* Work closely with operational and finance colleagues to ensure accurate income forecasting and reporting.
* Support the development and improvement of income-related financial controls and processes.
* Provide senior-level financial insight to inform decision-making and financial planning.
Essential Experience
* Significant NHS finance experience, ideally within a provider setting.
* Strong understanding of the NHS payment framework, contracting arrangements, and income flows.
* Proven experience in income accounting, financial management, and complex reconciliations.
* Ability to work autonomously and provide immediate value within an established finance team.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.
Contract Details
* Band: 8b/8c equivalent (dependent on experience).
* Duration: 3 months fixed-term contract.
* Location: Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site.
* Start: ASAP.
If you are an experienced NHS Income Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity and are able to hit the ground running, we would be keen to hear from you