Assistant Financial Accountant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7339671/430-CORP25-123A |
Summary
Assistant Financial Accountant
Department Finance
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in capital and charity accounting within the NHS, who is looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.
You’ll be part of a friendly and experienced team, with opportunities for development and progression. This role offers a valuable insight into capital and charity accounting within the NHS and the chance to contribute to meaningful financial stewardship that supports patient care.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview 11 August 2025
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
To assist the Capital analyst in providing the capital accounting required to ensure that the trust accurately records its capital assets and adheres to capital accounting policies outlined under IFRS and by Monitor and the Department of Health.
To provide capital accounting to support the Senior Capital Accountant in meeting, NHSE and DHSC requests for interim and year end accounts submissions.
Provide support in charity accounting requirements to ensure compliance with relevant NHS and regulatory guidelines.
'6.43% of this staff group feel they are supported at work under the ‘safe and healthy’ element.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Capital
• Assist in the timely and accurate production of monthly and annual capital accounts to include:
• The capitalisation of assets onto the fixed asset registers, in accordance with Trust policy.
Charity
• Review and approve charitable fund spend requests in line with policy and fund restrictions.
• Complete charitable funds recharges and support the month-end close-down process.
Communication and working relationship Skills
• Requires highly effective communication skills, both oral and written, coupled with the ability to actively listen and engage.
• Summarise data into meaningful information to present this to a range of stakeholders, including non-financial managers and colleagues, both internally and externally.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Thursday 24 Jul 2025