Income Accountant (8b/8c)

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed