Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Financial Accountant
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Department: Finance
Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant role within the Financial Services Team at MKUH. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual, who is an excellent team player, to support the Financial Services function.
The Financial Services Team includes capital, charity, subsidiary, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, governance, and statutory returns.
The position reports to the Deputy Financial Controller, and the role covers the production of accurate and timely financial reports and information throughout the year, which enable the requirements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial cycles to be met. The compilation and completion of relevant forecasts, and the maintenance, monitoring, and development of the forecasts throughout the year, liaising with colleagues over reporting. This will ultimately culminate in the production of the Trust's annual accounts, the Trust subsidiary (ADMK Ltd) accounts, and the Trust charity accounts.
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Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: W/C 12 October 2026
You will be a highly driven, enthusiastic, and energetic individual with management experience and an excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting processes and procedures, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to interpret, apply, and provide practical guidance on relevant accounting standards.
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This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week on site in Milton Keynes. There may be more time required on site initially for training purposes.
Responsibilities:
- Organisation and planning of a number of complex activities within the Financial Accounting function, including the setting of priorities and targets.
- Assist in the completion of the Trust's statutory accounts, monthly PFR returns, long-term cash flow forecast & AOB exercise, and in the completion of the Trust subsidiary and charity accounts.
- Responsible for the management of the Trust’s provisions in accordance with IAS 37. This includes the annual valuation of the Trust’s Pension and Injury Benefit provisions using GAD tables and the application of the prevailing discount rate.
- Oversee the completion and review of the Trust and subsidiary VAT return.
- Undertake effective monitoring of the Balance Sheet.
- Support the process for ensuring the Trust, subsidiary, and charity follow appropriate Standing Financial Instructions.
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.
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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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For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Luca Moruzzi
- Job title: Deputy Financial Controller
- Email address: luca.moruzzi@mkuh.nhs.uk
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