Financial Accoutant

**What we are looking for**:
**Job Title**:Financial Accountant

**Salary**:£50,000 - £55,000

**Hours**: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

**Location Type**:Hybrid - x3 days in the office/x2 days WFH

**Contract**: Permanent

King Edward VII Hospital, a leading healthcare institution known for its commitment to excellence, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. If you are a financial professional with a passion for healthcare and the expertise to maintain the financial health of our organisation, we want to hear from you.

**About Us**:
King Edward VII Hospital has a rich history of providing top-notch healthcare services to our patients. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, and patient care has made us a trusted name in the healthcare industry for over a century. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a legacy dedicated to patient well-being and quality care.

**Position Overview**:
As a Financial Accountant at King Edward VII Hospital, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial records. Your role will involve financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and maintaining our internal controls, all while contributing to our mission of providing outstanding healthcare services.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and analyse financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and hospital policies
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting to support strategic financial planning
- Manage the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and record journal entries accurately
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipts
- Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and cost-benefit analysis, to support decision-making
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain internal controls

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or other relevant certification preferred
- 3+ years of financial/Capital accounting experience, with a preference for healthcare experience
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.