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.