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Income Accountant (8b/8c)

Derby
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Derby, Derbyshire
£70,000 - £90,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
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