Income Assistant Accountant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7732090/430-CORP25-327A |
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Income Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
*Hybrid working arrangement*
Reporting into the Head of Head of Income and Contracting, the Income Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the reconciliation and reporting of Income into the Trust to support optimal understanding of income sources.
They will assist with preparation of monthly management accounts, projections, and performances indicators; analysis of significant variances and trends and providing suggestions for corrective action where appropriate. They will be a primary point of contact for external auditors, providing timely responses and information to support them in their work.
This role would suit a well-rounded, Part Qualified and conscientious Accountant who is proactive in their approach to work. They will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Management Accounting, activity, income, and expenditure forecasts and be able to use well-developed analytical skills to solve complex problems.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 24 February 2026.
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The post holder will support the Head of Income and Contracting as well as other stakeholders for all aspects of Trust income.
The post holder will need to demonstrate accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of financial and business information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. He/she will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of income reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Clinical Income and Other Income
• Monitor all income sources working closely with Commissioners and providing monthly income reconciliations, working closely with divsions and Finance Business Partners on income allocation.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, reports, projections and performance indicators; analysing and investigating all significant variances, undertaking trend analysis and making recommendations for corrective action where appropriate.
• Management of Sales ledger matching direct income to internal sales invoices
• Raise ad hoc invoices including contract income with supporting schedules.
• Reconcile Commissioners payment schedules.
Private Patient & Overseas Clinical Income
• Line management fo the Private Patient Officer ensuring thatto ensure that income is maximised and that Trust systems and processes are efficient and effective and up to date with the latest regulations.
• Support the personal and professional development of the Private Patient Officer.
SLR / PLICs
• Provide support to the PLICS and costing team as required including developing financial reporting systems and processes to provide information as required.
Other Duties
· To work autonomously, within defined parameters, using own initiative to make operational decisions
· To provide technical advice as appropriate, in relation to accounting policies related to income
· To keep up to date comprehensive procedure notes to support all aspects of work performed.
· The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026