Assistant Financial Accountant

Job description

Job summary

Assistant Financial Accountant

Department Finance

Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This role would suit someone with an interest in NHS capital and charity accounting who is keen to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the timely and accurate production of monthly and annual capital accounts to include:- Recording capital transactions accurately.

- Monthly processing of depreciation, amortisation and Accruals in line with Trust policy.

- The capitalisation of assets onto the fixed asset registers, in accordance with Trust policy.

- Assist the Capital Analyst in producing the annual accounts, supported by clear working papers.

- 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

- Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the annual charity accounts, including supporting the production of the audit file for external audit.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview 17 September 2026

Main duties of the job

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What We're Looking For

- Workings towards AAT qualification or a relevant finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).

- Experience in a finance or accounting environment, ideally within the NHS or public sector.- Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems.

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

- A team player with good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

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.

About us

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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Good basic education to A-level standard (including GCSE Maths and English).
• Experience of working within a finance role in a large organisation
• AAT technician level or equivalent qualification or experience.

Desirable

• Working towards Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification

Experience

Essential

• Detail knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures, bookkeeping, and financial systems
• Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word
• Experience of working within finance controls and procedures.
• Experienced user of computerised Financial and capital accounting and reporting systems, in particular RAM, Oracle R12 and Business Intelligence
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure

Skills

Essential

• Excellent planning and Organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, agreeing priorities where necessary.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries.

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Good basic education to A-level standard (including GCSE Maths and English).
• Experience of working within a finance role in a large organisation
• AAT technician level or equivalent qualification or experience.

Desirable

• Working towards Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification

Experience

Essential

• Detail knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures, bookkeeping, and financial systems
• Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word
• Experience of working within finance controls and procedures.
• Experienced user of computerised Financial and capital accounting and reporting systems, in particular RAM, Oracle R12 and Business Intelligence
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure

Skills

Essential

• Excellent planning and Organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, agreeing priorities where necessary.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Finance - Financial Services (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

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