Assistant Accountant

At Medneo UK, we're transforming access to diagnostic imaging by delivering high-quality, patient-focused MRI and CT services across the UK. As our business continues to grow, our Finance team provides the financial insight, governance and operational support that enables us to deliver exceptional healthcare services. As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller across both day-to-day finance operations and month-end accounting. From managing cash flow, reconciliations and credit control to supporting payroll, VAT and financial reporting, you'll help ensure our financial information is accurate, timely and supports informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to broaden their accounting experience within a fast-paced and growing healthcare organisation. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, build strong relationships across the business and contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance processes and controls. What's in it for you... Fixed Term Contract: 12 months Salary : up to £45,000 Hybrid working - you will be based within 1 hour commute of London Time to Recharge : 25 days holiday + bank holidays + up to 3 extra days for long service Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes pre-existing conditions Add-On Family Health Options and Life Assurance x5 Dedicated Wellbeing Tools Career Growth : Paid CPD, structured development, internal promotions 24/7 GP Access + Mental Health First Aiders True Team Culture – You’re supported, heard, and never just a number Plus : Blue Light Card, gym discounts, cycle to work, cashback plans, Tastecard, Denplan, tech vouchers & more Discount for friends & family MRI scans in the London centre Inclusive, values-led culture that celebrates you What you’ll be doing... Credit Control & Debt Collection Manage the credit control process to ensure timely collection of outstanding customer balances. Monitor aged debtors and proactively follow up overdue accounts. Build and maintain professional relationships with customers to resolve payment issues. Investigate and resolve customer account queries efficiently. Prepare and distribute aged debt and cash collection reports. Escalate high-risk or long-outstanding debts as appropriate. Support the management of customer credit limits and account reviews. Payroll Administration Prepare and process monthly payroll information accurately and within deadlines. Liaise with HR and FC to resolve payroll queries. Maintain employee payroll records and ensure changes are processed correctly. Reconcile payroll reports and associated control accounts. Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and company policies. Staff Expenses Process employee expenses and ensure compliance with company policies. Escalate non-compliance to line manager and FC Process claims monthly to pay alongside payroll. Ensure timely review of finance approvals. Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management. Monitor cash receipts and payments. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations. Assist with short term cash flow reporting and forecasting. Assist in maintaining and improving expense management processes. Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly. Month-End Accounting Support Assist with month-end close activities to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved. Assist with UT reconciliations Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances. Assist in the preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules. Support year-end audit requirements and information requests. Contribute to continuous improvements in financial processes and controls. General Finance Responsibilities Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner. Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting. Assist with the process improvement initiatives across the finance function. Provide support to colleagues across the business on finance-related matters. Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls. To do this job well, you will need... AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Previous experience within a finance or accounting role. (typically, 3-5 years) Experience of credit control and debt collection. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations Experience of month-end processes, including preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments. Good understanding of VAT principles Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings Experience of running payroll processes. Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions, and experience using accounting systems. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Desirable: Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment. Experience assisting with month-end and management accounts preparation. Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Report writing skills.