Financial Accounts Manager

Financial Accounts Manager

Contract: Permanent

Location: Maidstone

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working 9.00am-5.00pm.

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Free secure parking, Private Health Insurance, 33 Days Annual Leave

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join our team.

You will be responsible for leading a small Financial Accounts team providing credible, accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports for our Hospital.

Role Responsibilities include:

- To prepare accurate monthly management accounts and reports for the Hospital.

- To prepare and assist with financial presentations.

- Support the preparation of the Year-end Accounts and primary point of contact for audit queries.

- To manage the Financial Accounts team of 4, including Accounts Payable, setting objectives and reviewing performance.

- Business Partner with Departmental Leads to provide financial support and produce ad hoc reports as required as well as holding Business Review Meetings.

- Prepare indirect costs budget, and assist with the staffing budget with the budget holders, attending all budget meetings. Including completing the budget packs, and uploading the finalised budget into Compucare Financials in time for the new financial year.

- To produce accurate reconciliations, ensuring all time scales are met and any differences addressed.

- To ensure key controls are in place and monitored, addressing any issues.

- Ensure the Hospital meets its full liability to deduct and account for PAYE, National Insurance and other deductions.

Essential Requirements

- Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW)

- Self-motivated with the desire to learn

- Demonstrates drive for continuous improvement and maximising performance, productivity and efficiency

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written

- Strong Analytical Skills

- Ability to communicate by multiple means with clarity and consistency

- Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities appropriately

Desirable

- 3 years experience in a similar healthcare environment

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

- Competitive Salary

- Pension Scheme

- Private Health Insurance

- Free secure staff parking

- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

- Life Assurance

- Reduced local Gym membership

- Annual Flu Vaccination

- Free Eye Test

- Subsidised staff bistro

- Up to 40% discount on some KIMS services

- Relocation packages available

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on or email .

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at

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